Politics March 19 Dem governor slams Trump's 'authoritarian rule' during 'better way forward' speech Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., urged Democrats to fight and defend America's constitutional republic from the "incompetence" and “treachery" of President Donald Trump.
Elections March 16 Heating up: Newsom, Pritzker, Buttigieg make early moves in 2028 presidential race Top Democrats, including Pete Buttigieg, Kamala Harris, JB Pritzker and Gavin Newsom, make early moves as speculation heats up for the 2028 White House race.
Politics March 13 Heating up: Pre-season moves in 2028 presidential race getting underway The early moves in the 2028 White House race, at least among the Democrats, are getting underway as potential presidential contenders grab plenty of attention
Politics March 10, 2025 Dem governor to headline major fundraiser in key presidential primary state stoking 2028 speculation Dem Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois, a leading figure in the Trump opposition, sparks 2028 speculation with news that he will headline major party fundraiser in the key primary state of New Hampshire.
Immigration February 28, 2025 Blue state governor's 'gross mismanagement' cost taxpayers $1.6B for illegal immigrant healthcare: audit An audit requested by GOP lawmakers shows Illinois Gov. Pritzker’s administration grossly underestimated the $1.6 billion price tag for state health programs for illegal immigrants.
J.B. Pritzker February 27, 2025 Illinois governor says Trump admin withholding $1.88B in approved taxpayer money, amid rift with president Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker pressed the White House to release $1.88 billion in approved federal funding that he says the Trump administration is withholding from the state.
Donald Trump February 8, 2025 Pritzker trolls Trump by 'renaming' Lake Michigan as 'Lake Illinois,' joking he'd annex Green Bay Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois," poking fun at President Donald Trump’s recent executive order where he changed the Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America.
Trump's First 100 Days January 31, 2025 'Unfit to lead': Blue state governor lashes out at Trump for targeting DEI policies after DC plane crash Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says President Donald Trump is failing to lead the country through the American Airlines crash because he suggested DEI programs put FAA policy over safety.
J.B. Pritzker January 21, 2025 Pritzker bashes Trump order on birthright citizenship: 'We will not follow an unconstitutional order' Illinois Democratic Gov. JB Pritzker bashed President Trump's executive orders on immigration and birthright citizenship, calling it "unconstitutional."
Politics December 30, 2024 2028 Watch: Here are the Democrats who may eventually jump into the next White House race Here is a very early look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.
Politics December 6, 2024 Democrat governors spotlight they're the 'last line of defense' against Trump Democratic governors say they're the "best path forward" for a party now out of power in the nation's capital and the "last line of defense" as President-elect Trump returns to the White House.