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Trump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportation

Trump pitches plan allowing farmers to vouch for illegal immigrant workers facing deportation

The Trump administration plans to implement a process whereby farmers in Iowa can vouch for hard-working, law-abiding migrant farmworkers who may be facing deportation, so that they can remain in the U.S. The proposed process was shared by President Donald Trump during an event at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday night, kicking off a year of patriotic celebrations meant to honor the nation’s 250th birthday. Trump said the new plan will take place in coordination with the Department of Homeland Security and that legislation for the measure is currently being drafted, while speaking Thursday evening from Iowa.  “You know, they’ve had people working for them for years. And we’re going to do something … we’re going to sort of put the farmers in charge,” Trump told the crowd of people in attendance. “If a farmer has been with one of these people that worked so hard – they bend over all day, we don’t have too many people that can do that, but they work very hard, and they know him very well, and some of the farmers are literally, you know, they cry when they see this happen – if a farmer is willing to vouch for these people, in some way, Kristie, I think we’re going to have to just say that’s going to be good, right?” TRUMP ‘WORKING ON’ DEPORTATION EXEMPTIONS FOR ILLEGAL FARM AND HOSPITALITY WORKERS  “We don’t want to do [border security] where we take all of the workers off the farms,” Trump added. “We want the farms to do great.” According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, Iowa is the nation’s second-largest agricultural exporting state.  While announcing the new plan, Trump cited cases he had heard of when migrants who have worked on farms for 15 years “get thrown out pretty viciously.” DAVID MARCUS: AMERICANS GET IT. TRUMP’S MOVES TO CLEAN UP BIDEN’S OPEN BORDER CHAOS WILL BE MESSY “We can’t do that,” Trump added. “We got to work with the farmers and people that have hotels and leisure properties.” Earlier this week, when Trump previously hinted at the new immigration exemption for farmers, he also suggested the move could be implemented for workers in the hospitality industry, as well.  While sharing the new immigration proposal with the crowd at the Iowa State Fairgrounds on Thursday night, Trump spoke to potential criticisms of the move by “serious radical-right people” within the GOP, asking the crowd rhetorically if they think these folks “will understand.” After the president first brought up the proposal earlier this week, critics have already started sounding off. “So, if I’m to understand this correctly, we should look the other way regarding illegal immigration as long as it’s in the construction, hotel, or restaurant industries? This is far beyond disappointing, it’s infuriating,” California Republican state Sen. Melissa Melendez wrote on X. The president noted Thursday evening that the move will put farmers “in charge” and ultimately the responsibility for any problems that arise will fall to their feet.   “If the farmers don’t do a good job, we’ll throw them the hell out of the country. We’ll let the guys – we’ll let the illegals stay, and we’ll throw the farmers the hell out,” Trump said. “Okay, get ready, farmer, I’m telling you.”

Chicago mass shooting leaves four dead, 14 injured outside downtown lounge

Chicago mass shooting leaves four dead, 14 injured outside downtown lounge

The police said gunmen opened fire in the River North neighbourhood. At least three victims are in critical condition. Four people in the United States have been killed and at least 14 others wounded when gunmen opened fire on a crowd outside a lounge in downtown Chicago, according to police. According to authorities, the mass shooting took place around 11:00pm (04:00 GMT) on Wednesday, when shots were fired from a vehicle travelling along Chicago Avenue in the city’s River North neighbourhood. Chicago police reported that 13 women and five men, all between the ages of 21 and 32, were struck by the gunfire. Among the dead were two men and two women. As of Thursday, at least three victims remained in critical condition. The injured were transported to local hospitals. Police said the driver fled the scene immediately, and no arrests have been made. Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling urged the public to submit anonymous tips to help detectives identify the suspects. Local media reported that rapper Mello Buckzz, also known as Melanie Doyle, was hosting a private event at the lounge Wednesday evening to celebrate the release of her new album. Snelling said police were trying to determine a motive and that the venue, Artis Lounge, is closed “until we get to the bottom of this”. He did not identify the number of attackers involved in the incident but said police found two different calibres of casings and were still reviewing footage. “Clearly, there was some target in some way,” Snelling said. “This wasn’t some random shooting.” Artis Lounge confirmed they were working with authorities as the investigation continued. Advertisement ‘I can only describe it as a warzone’ In the hours after the shooting, Buckzz asked for prayers and expressed her anger and sadness on social media. “My heart broke into so many pieces,” the artist wrote on Instagram Stories. In her posts, the rapper revealed that many of those injured were her friends, and that she had been in a relationship with one of the men who was killed. “Prayers up for all my sisters god please wrap yo arms around every last one of them,” Buckzz wrote across several Instagram Story slides. “Feel like everything just weighing down on me … all I can do is talk to god and pray.” Chicago pastor Donovan Price, who works with communities affected by violence, described the scene as a “warzone”. “Just mayhem and blood and screaming and confusion as people tried to find their friends and phones. It was a horrendous, tragic, dramatic scene,” he told The Associated Press. The shooting took place days before the Fourth of July weekend, when Chicago and other major cities often see a surge in gun crimes. In recent years, however, Chicago has seen an overall decrease in gun violence. During the last Fourth of July weekend in Chicago, more than 100 people were shot, resulting in at least 19 deaths. Mayor Brandon Johnson said at the time that the violence “has left our city in a state of grief”. Adblock test (Why?)

Israel attacks car near Beirut during rush hour

Israel attacks car near Beirut during rush hour

NewsFeed An Israeli drone attack on a car killed at least one person and injured three others near the Lebanese capital Beirut on Thursday during rush hour, according to local authorities. Al Jazeera’s Zeina Khodr was at the scene as officials inspected the wreckage. Published On 3 Jul 20253 Jul 2025 Adblock test (Why?)

Football world mourns Diogo Jota following deadly car crash

Football world mourns Diogo Jota following deadly car crash

NewsFeed The football world has paid tribute to Diogo Jota and his brother, who died in a car crash in Spain on Thursday. Liverpool FC fans gathered outside Anfield to mourn his death. The 28-year-old had recently married and was the father of three children. Published On 3 Jul 20253 Jul 2025 Adblock test (Why?)