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Texas National Guard Troops Are on the Ground in Illinois

No riots have been reported in Chicago, even as protesters have been tear-gassed by federal agents.

10/08/2025 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight: Black Voices

Texas National Guard Troops Are on the Ground in Illinois

Clip: 10/8/2025 | 3m 8sVideo has Closed Captions

No riots have been reported in Chicago, even as protesters have been tear-gassed by federal agents.

It is unprecedented for a governor to send National Guard troops into another state over the objections of that state’s elected officials at the request of the president.

10/08/2025 | Rating NR

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