Today, Explained The billionaire governor taking on Trump
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Feb 14, 2026 
J.B. Pritzker, Illinois governor and businessman known for progressive state policies, outlines his strategy to counter federal immigration tactics and limit militarized responses. He discusses protecting elections, pushing progressive taxation, responses to Israel-Gaza humanitarian concerns, and the need for Democrats to more forcefully defend institutions. Short, direct takeaways on protest, accountability, and political strategy.
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Wins At Blackjack In Las Vegas
- J.B. Pritzker mentioned reporting $1.4 million in blackjack winnings from Las Vegas.
- He framed it as luck and warned casinos aren't in business to give money away.
Claims Of Racial Profiling And Secret Police
- Pritzker says Trump-era ICE and CBP are racially profiling U.S. citizens and acting like secret police.
- He argues their current conduct is fundamentally different and should be abolished and replaced.
Work With Feds, But Challenge Overreach
- States should continue collaborating with federal agencies on crimes while insisting on civil-rights protections.
- Use federal help for guns, drugs, and gangs but challenge overreach when it targets citizens unlawfully.