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Biden Administration Dismisses Trump-Appointed US Attorneys

John Lausch, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor may be out of a job.

Aired 02/09/2021 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Biden Administration Dismisses Trump-Appointed US Attorneys

Clip: 2/9/2021 | 8m 44sVideo has Closed Captions

John Lausch, Chicago’s top federal prosecutor may be out of a job.

Illinois Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth are pushing back against President Joe Biden, who is expected to ask U.S. attorneys appointed by former President Donald Trump to resign — likely including John Lausch, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois. Former assistant U.S. attorneys Patrick Collins and Renato Mariotti join us in discussion.

Aired 02/09/2021 | Rating NR

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Congressional Roundtable Part 1: Impeachment Trial Begins

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Congressional Roundtable Part 2: Rocky Vaccine Rollout

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Clip: 2/9/2021 | 7m 31s | Members of Illinois’ congressional delegation join to discuss COVID-19 vaccination plans. (7m 31s)

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Synagogue Serving Deaf Community Struggles to Stay Open

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What’s Next for Chicago’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout

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Clip: 2/9/2021 | 6m 28s | The next steps in getting Chicagoans vaccinated against the coronavirus. (6m 28s)

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