J.B. Pritzker

Immigration 3 days ago

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 4 days ago

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

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

'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

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

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

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.

Politics November 16

Gov. JB Pritzker vows Illinois will boost sex changes after decisive Trump victory

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker posted on X Saturday in recognition of Transgender Awareness Week. His billionaire family is deeply involved in awarding grants to the transgender movement.

Governors November 13

Democratic governors form resistance group against Trump

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis and Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker are co-chairing an initiative called Governors Safeguarding Democracy.

Politics November 11

Here are the Democrats who may eventually run for president in 2028

Here is a very early, initial look at the Democratic Party politicians considered to be potential 2028 presidential contenders in the next race for the White House.