Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk said on 7 July that he has been contacted by what he described as high-level corporate and political figures urging former President Donald Trump to back a bipartisan agreement that would legalize millions of undocumented immigrants. Kirk told his podcast audience he received calls from members of the “ruling class” who asked him to help build support for what he characterised as the largest amnesty in U.S. history, potentially covering as many as 25 million people.

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Brian Campbell captured the John Deere Classic on Sunday, defeating Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first sudden-death hole at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The win came after both players closed regulation at 18-under-par 266, forcing the tournament’s 11th playoff—and its first since 2015.

Campbell, 32, found the fairway on the par-4 18th while Grillo’s errant tee shot led to bogey, allowing the American to secure victory with a routine par. The result gives Campbell a perfect 2-0 playoff record this season and drops Grillo to 2-2.

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David Lipsky produced a late surge at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic on Sunday, holing an eagle putt on the par-5 17th after a 247-yard approach that stopped eight feet from the flag. The shot lifted the 36-year-old American into a share of the lead as he walked to the 18th tee at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

A birdie at the closing hole would give Lipsky his first PGA Tour victory. Play remained in progress at the time of the update.

Max Homa opened the final round of the John Deere Classic with birdies on the first two holes, moving to a solo lead after just three holes on Sunday in Silvis, Illinois. The 33-year-old is chasing his first PGA Tour victory in 890 days, a drought stretching back two and a half years.

Play is being televised on Golf Channel as Homa attempts to convert the early momentum into his seventh career title. Tournament organizers expect low scoring conditions throughout the afternoon, leaving several contenders within striking distance as the round unfolds.

The John Deere Classic PGA Tour event has adjusted its third-round schedule to start early with threesomes off split tees between 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Central Time due to potential thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon. After the second round, Doug Ghim leads the tournament with a 12-under 130 score, marking his first 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour and his lowest opening 36-hole score.

Despite Ghim's lead, Davis Thompson, who improved his position by 41 spots, has become the favorite to win the tournament following a strong performance. After three rounds, a Colombian golfer is positioned sixth, three strokes behind the leader. Thompson secured the lead after making a late birdie to break away from a tie among several players. The tournament has released groupings and tee times for the third and final rounds, along with hole locations for the final day. Coverage details and weather forecasts for the final round have also been provided.

Tom Homan, the White House border czar under the Trump administration, confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue conducting worksite enforcement operations at farms, hotels, and restaurants. These operations aim to arrest illegal immigrants, with a clear emphasis on prioritizing individuals with criminal records. Homan emphasized that it is illegal to knowingly hire undocumented workers and reiterated the administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws at these worksites. The enforcement efforts will continue but will focus first on apprehending criminals before other violations.

President Donald Trump has stated that while his administration intends to continue deporting undocumented immigrants, exceptions should be made for farm and hotel workers due to their irreplaceable roles in the economy. This position marks a shift from a blanket deportation approach, suggesting potential consideration of visa sponsorship programs for these workers. Conservative Congressman Thomas Massie highlighted the inconsistency in public discourse, noting that some had previously advocated labeling all undocumented immigrants as criminals. The debate centers on balancing immigration enforcement with the practical needs of industries reliant on these laborers.

A federal judge has rejected Deere & Co.'s request for an early dismissal in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the agriculture equipment manufacturer maintains a monopoly over tractor repairs. The FTC's case accuses Deere of compelling farmers to rely exclusively on its authorized dealer network, which increases costs for parts and repairs. The ruling allows the lawsuit to proceed to trial, marking a notable development in the ongoing debate over right-to-repair rights for farmers. The decision has been recognized as a significant victory by advocates seeking to ensure that consumers can repair their own products or choose independent repair services. The case was brought forward under the leadership of FTC Chair Lina Khan and reflects continued regulatory scrutiny of Deere's repair policies.

John Deere has announced plans to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next decade, focusing on new assembly lines, factories, and the use of US steel. This commitment underscores the company's confidence in the American market and manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, in Latin America, particularly Brazil, the agricultural sector is expected to continue expanding in 2026, according to the Brazilian think tank Insper. John Deere also reaffirmed its commitment to research in Brazil, highlighting the region's importance to its global strategy. Additionally, Dr. Celso Camilo, a professor and researcher at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), emphasized the emerging opportunities for Brazil in agriculture and warned against missing these prospects as had occurred in the past.

John Deere is addressing farm labor shortages by deploying autonomous tractors capable of operating up to 20 hours a day. This advancement in agricultural technology is part of a broader trend of robot farmers revolutionizing farming practices. Carbon Robotics has demonstrated the reliability of autonomous tractors, with a fleet completing 58 continuous hours of autonomous laser weeding, covering 404 acres and eliminating over 15 million weeds without customer intervention beyond refueling. However, in California, where much of this autonomous technology has been developed, farmers face legal restrictions that prevent them from fully utilizing these advancements in their agricultural equipment.

Agricultural workers in the United States who participate in the H-2A temporary visa program are expressing concern over their future amid uncertain federal immigration policies. The H-2A program guarantees guest workers higher wages and free housing, benefits that may be at risk due to ongoing political debates. Agricultural groups emphasize that many U.S. citizens are unwilling to perform demanding farm labor, warning that eliminating the temporary visa program could disrupt the food supply system. Meanwhile, some farmers, such as those in Vermont, who previously supported stricter immigration policies, are now facing business challenges linked to increased deportation efforts under the Trump administration.

John Deere announced a $20 billion investment plan over the next decade to boost American manufacturing. This initiative aims to create approximately 30,000 jobs in the United States and support local suppliers and sales. The company is also addressing farm labor shortages by developing autonomous tractors capable of operating up to 20 hours a day. Despite this positive outlook for U.S. manufacturing and employment, John Deere reported a 24% decline in net income to $1.8 billion in its second fiscal quarter.

Several major American public companies reported revenues exceeding $100 billion in 2024, including Walmart, Amazon, Apple, UnitedHealth, Berkshire Hathaway, CVS Health, ExxonMobil, Google, McKesson, Cencora, Costco, JPMorgan, Microsoft, Cardinal Health, Chevron, Cigna, Ford, and Bank of America. In addition, over the past two months, more than a dozen large multinational biopharmaceutical companies have announced plans to invest approximately $280 billion in the United States, according to Wells Fargo. John Deere has also committed to investing nearly $20 billion in American manufacturing over the next decade, aiming to boost jobs, suppliers, and sales domestically.

John Deere has announced plans to invest nearly $20 billion over the next decade to expand its production and manufacturing in the United States. This significant investment aims to enhance the company's operations and contribute to job creation within the country, aligning with the slogan 'BUILDING AMERICA'.

The announcement was made during John Deere's second quarter 2025 earnings call by CEO John May, highlighting the company's commitment to expanding its facilities, including a 120,000 square foot expansion of its remanufacturing facility in Missouri. The move has been attributed to the 'TRUMP EFFECT' by some sources.

The Trump administration's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes deep cuts to major U.S. science agencies, such as NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NASA faces a 25% reduction in its overall budget, with a 47% cut to the Science Mission Directorate. The NSF could see its funding halved, and the NIH faces a 35% reduction. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has been tasked with implementing these reductions, which have already resulted in the cancellation of thousands of grants, including over 1,400 NSF grants totaling more than $1 billion.

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Conservative commentator Charlie Kirk said on 7 July that he has been contacted by what he described as high-level corporate and political figures urging former President Donald Trump to back a bipartisan agreement that would legalize millions of undocumented immigrants. Kirk told his podcast audience he received calls from members of the “ruling class” who asked him to help build support for what he characterised as the largest amnesty in U.S. history, potentially covering as many as 25 million people.

Read more

Brian Campbell captured the John Deere Classic on Sunday, defeating Argentina’s Emiliano Grillo with a par on the first sudden-death hole at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois. The win came after both players closed regulation at 18-under-par 266, forcing the tournament’s 11th playoff—and its first since 2015.

Campbell, 32, found the fairway on the par-4 18th while Grillo’s errant tee shot led to bogey, allowing the American to secure victory with a routine par. The result gives Campbell a perfect 2-0 playoff record this season and drops Grillo to 2-2.

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David Lipsky produced a late surge at the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic on Sunday, holing an eagle putt on the par-5 17th after a 247-yard approach that stopped eight feet from the flag. The shot lifted the 36-year-old American into a share of the lead as he walked to the 18th tee at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Illinois.

A birdie at the closing hole would give Lipsky his first PGA Tour victory. Play remained in progress at the time of the update.

Max Homa opened the final round of the John Deere Classic with birdies on the first two holes, moving to a solo lead after just three holes on Sunday in Silvis, Illinois. The 33-year-old is chasing his first PGA Tour victory in 890 days, a drought stretching back two and a half years.

Play is being televised on Golf Channel as Homa attempts to convert the early momentum into his seventh career title. Tournament organizers expect low scoring conditions throughout the afternoon, leaving several contenders within striking distance as the round unfolds.

The John Deere Classic PGA Tour event has adjusted its third-round schedule to start early with threesomes off split tees between 7:45 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. Central Time due to potential thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon. After the second round, Doug Ghim leads the tournament with a 12-under 130 score, marking his first 36-hole lead on the PGA Tour and his lowest opening 36-hole score.

Despite Ghim's lead, Davis Thompson, who improved his position by 41 spots, has become the favorite to win the tournament following a strong performance. After three rounds, a Colombian golfer is positioned sixth, three strokes behind the leader. Thompson secured the lead after making a late birdie to break away from a tie among several players. The tournament has released groupings and tee times for the third and final rounds, along with hole locations for the final day. Coverage details and weather forecasts for the final round have also been provided.

Tom Homan, the White House border czar under the Trump administration, confirmed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue conducting worksite enforcement operations at farms, hotels, and restaurants. These operations aim to arrest illegal immigrants, with a clear emphasis on prioritizing individuals with criminal records. Homan emphasized that it is illegal to knowingly hire undocumented workers and reiterated the administration's commitment to enforcing immigration laws at these worksites. The enforcement efforts will continue but will focus first on apprehending criminals before other violations.

President Donald Trump has stated that while his administration intends to continue deporting undocumented immigrants, exceptions should be made for farm and hotel workers due to their irreplaceable roles in the economy. This position marks a shift from a blanket deportation approach, suggesting potential consideration of visa sponsorship programs for these workers. Conservative Congressman Thomas Massie highlighted the inconsistency in public discourse, noting that some had previously advocated labeling all undocumented immigrants as criminals. The debate centers on balancing immigration enforcement with the practical needs of industries reliant on these laborers.

A federal judge has rejected Deere & Co.'s request for an early dismissal in a lawsuit filed by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) alleging that the agriculture equipment manufacturer maintains a monopoly over tractor repairs. The FTC's case accuses Deere of compelling farmers to rely exclusively on its authorized dealer network, which increases costs for parts and repairs. The ruling allows the lawsuit to proceed to trial, marking a notable development in the ongoing debate over right-to-repair rights for farmers. The decision has been recognized as a significant victory by advocates seeking to ensure that consumers can repair their own products or choose independent repair services. The case was brought forward under the leadership of FTC Chair Lina Khan and reflects continued regulatory scrutiny of Deere's repair policies.

John Deere has announced plans to invest $20 billion in the United States over the next decade, focusing on new assembly lines, factories, and the use of US steel. This commitment underscores the company's confidence in the American market and manufacturing sector. Meanwhile, in Latin America, particularly Brazil, the agricultural sector is expected to continue expanding in 2026, according to the Brazilian think tank Insper. John Deere also reaffirmed its commitment to research in Brazil, highlighting the region's importance to its global strategy. Additionally, Dr. Celso Camilo, a professor and researcher at the Federal University of Goiás (UFG), emphasized the emerging opportunities for Brazil in agriculture and warned against missing these prospects as had occurred in the past.

John Deere is addressing farm labor shortages by deploying autonomous tractors capable of operating up to 20 hours a day. This advancement in agricultural technology is part of a broader trend of robot farmers revolutionizing farming practices. Carbon Robotics has demonstrated the reliability of autonomous tractors, with a fleet completing 58 continuous hours of autonomous laser weeding, covering 404 acres and eliminating over 15 million weeds without customer intervention beyond refueling. However, in California, where much of this autonomous technology has been developed, farmers face legal restrictions that prevent them from fully utilizing these advancements in their agricultural equipment.

Agricultural workers in the United States who participate in the H-2A temporary visa program are expressing concern over their future amid uncertain federal immigration policies. The H-2A program guarantees guest workers higher wages and free housing, benefits that may be at risk due to ongoing political debates. Agricultural groups emphasize that many U.S. citizens are unwilling to perform demanding farm labor, warning that eliminating the temporary visa program could disrupt the food supply system. Meanwhile, some farmers, such as those in Vermont, who previously supported stricter immigration policies, are now facing business challenges linked to increased deportation efforts under the Trump administration.

John Deere announced a $20 billion investment plan over the next decade to boost American manufacturing. This initiative aims to create approximately 30,000 jobs in the United States and support local suppliers and sales. The company is also addressing farm labor shortages by developing autonomous tractors capable of operating up to 20 hours a day. Despite this positive outlook for U.S. manufacturing and employment, John Deere reported a 24% decline in net income to $1.8 billion in its second fiscal quarter.

Several major American public companies reported revenues exceeding $100 billion in 2024, including Walmart, Amazon, Apple, UnitedHealth, Berkshire Hathaway, CVS Health, ExxonMobil, Google, McKesson, Cencora, Costco, JPMorgan, Microsoft, Cardinal Health, Chevron, Cigna, Ford, and Bank of America. In addition, over the past two months, more than a dozen large multinational biopharmaceutical companies have announced plans to invest approximately $280 billion in the United States, according to Wells Fargo. John Deere has also committed to investing nearly $20 billion in American manufacturing over the next decade, aiming to boost jobs, suppliers, and sales domestically.

John Deere has announced plans to invest nearly $20 billion over the next decade to expand its production and manufacturing in the United States. This significant investment aims to enhance the company's operations and contribute to job creation within the country, aligning with the slogan 'BUILDING AMERICA'.

The announcement was made during John Deere's second quarter 2025 earnings call by CEO John May, highlighting the company's commitment to expanding its facilities, including a 120,000 square foot expansion of its remanufacturing facility in Missouri. The move has been attributed to the 'TRUMP EFFECT' by some sources.

The Trump administration's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal includes deep cuts to major U.S. science agencies, such as NASA, the National Science Foundation (NSF), and the National Institutes of Health (NIH). NASA faces a 25% reduction in its overall budget, with a 47% cut to the Science Mission Directorate. The NSF could see its funding halved, and the NIH faces a 35% reduction. The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, has been tasked with implementing these reductions, which have already resulted in the cancellation of thousands of grants, including over 1,400 NSF grants totaling more than $1 billion.

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