Northeast
Musk says Dems won’t deport criminal migrants 'because every illegal is a highly likely vote'
Elon Musk is not backing down on his scathing criticism of the Democrats’ handling of the migrant crisis following the brutal killing of Augusta University nursing student Laken Riley in Athens, Georgia, last week.
Musk took to X on Monday to reiterate his belief that President Biden and the Democrats have allowed illegal migrants to pour into the country so that they will vote blue at some point in the future – and that they are reluctant to deport any who commit crimes since it would be akin to losing potential voters.
Nearly 7.3 million migrants have illegally crossed the southwest border under President Biden’s watch, a number greater than the population of 36 individual states, a Fox News analysis found.
The billionaire was commenting on an online debate discussing revelations that Diego Ibarra, the brother of Laken Riley murder suspect Jose Antonio Ibarra, was not deported despite entering the country illegally and then going on to be arrested multiple times. He was also caught with a fake green card.
Elon Musk is coming out swinging against Democratic policies. (Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images | Laken Riley/Facebook | Clarke County Sheriffs Office)
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Jose Antonio Ibarra, who is charged with crimes including malice murder, murder, and kidnapping, also entered the U.S. illegally and had previously been arrested in New York City for acting in a manner to injure a child less than 17 and a motor vehicle license violation. The brothers are from Venezuela.
“Dems won’t deport, because every illegal is a highly likely vote at some point,” Musk wrote.
“That simple incentive explains what seems to be insane behavior.”
“It has become so brazen that a gang of illegals can beat up police officers on camera in Times Square, get out of jail for free and *still* not get deported!”
Musk was referring to the mob of illegal migrants who viciously beat up two NYPD officers last month and were then initially released with no bail. One of the released migrants flipped the bird at waiting reporters while he left a Manhattan police precinct, sparking a public uproar.
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Several of those arrested in relation to the attack had already been arrested and let go for a spate of different crimes in the Big Apple. ICE says two of the suspects are members of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) transnational criminal organization, a violent Venezuela-based gang that has expanded into multiple Latin American countries in the past few years and, more recently, has been attempting to gain footholds in the United States, according to authorities.
President Biden has been slammed by Elon Musk for how he’s managed the southern border. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)
Musk, a legal immigrant from South Africa, has been a vocal critic of the southern border crisis.
Earlier this month, he said President Biden has a long-term plan to offer legal status to an estimated 11 million illegal aliens while in office.
“Biden’s strategy is very simple,” Musk wrote.
“1. Get as many illegals in the country as possible. 2. Legalize them to create a permanent majority – a one-party state.”
“That is why they are encouraging so much illegal immigration. Simple, yet effective.”
Musk has also said Democratic states are gaining an unfair advantage over red states in elections as a result of illegal immigration since the census is based on a simple headcount of all residents, both legal and illegal. He said congressional representation and electoral votes are apportioned based on all residents instead of just focusing on citizens.
Surveillance cameras captured two NYPD officers being attacked near Times Square last month by migrants, many of whom had been previously arrested. (NYPD)
The Tesla and Space X CEO has also dismissed Biden’s calls for a bipartisan Senate deal to be passed to secure the border.
“No laws need to be passed,” Musk said via X last month.
“All that is needed is an executive order to require proof before granting an asylum hearing. That is how it used to be.”
Fox News’ Chris Pandolfino and Michael Ruiz contributed to this report.
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Boston, MA
Where to watch Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels: TV channel, start time, streaming for July 4
What to know about MLB’s ABS robot umpire strike zone system
MLB launches ABS challenge system as players test robot umpire calls in a groundbreaking season.
The 2026 MLB season has surpassed the quarter mark, and after each team’s first 40 games, there’s plenty of reasons to tune in all summer long.
Chicago White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami has already proven doubters wrong by launching 17 home runs, Pittsburgh’s Paul Skenes consistently looks like the best version of himself on the mound and Milwaukee ace Jacob Misiorowski is throwing harder than any starter in the majors.
The MLB action continues on Saturday as the Boston Red Sox visit the Los Angeles Angels.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in for the first pitch.
See USA TODAY’s sortable MLB schedule to filter by team or division.
What time is Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels?
First pitch between the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox is scheduled for 9:38 p.m. (ET) on Saturday, July 4.
How to watch Boston Red Sox vs Los Angeles Angels on Saturday
All times Eastern and accurate as of Saturday, July 4, 2026, at 6:35 a.m.
- Matchup: BOS at LAA
- Date: Saturday, July 4
- Time: 9:38 p.m. (ET)
- Venue: Angel Stadium of Anaheim
- Location: Anaheim, California
- TV: NESN and Angels.Broadcast Television
- Streaming: MLB.TV on Fubo
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MLB scores, results
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See scores, results for all of today’s games.
Pittsburg, PA
Does Pittsburgh have black bears? Yes. Here’s what to do if you see one
Ohio black bears
A third sighting of 2026 confirms black bears are back for good in Ohio.
If you see a black bear near Pittsburgh, give it space, and don’t let your pet bother it.
That’s the advice Allegheny County’s parks department gave locals after a bear was spotted in a lake north of Pittsburgh, with the department issuing a warning in partnership with Allegheny County Police Department on June 16.
Here’s what to know about the bear sighting and bears around the Pittsburgh area.
When, where was black bear spotted near Pittsburgh?
A black bear was spotted in North Park Lake in McCandless Township in Allegheny County just north of Pittsburgh.
Allegheny County Parks didn’t say when the bear was seen, but they posted about the sighting on Facebook on June 16, saying the Pennsylvania Game Commission had been notified and was monitoring the situation.
What should you do if you spot a black bear in Pittsburgh area?
After a black bear was spotted in North Park Lake, Allegheny County Parks and Allegheny County Police Department put out a joint statement warning residents not to bother bears.
If you see a bear, you should use caution and give it “plenty of space,” according to the county parks department. Don’t approach it, and don’t try to interact with it. If you have a pet with you, keep them controlled on a leash.
“The best thing you can do is view wildlife from a safe distance and allow it to move through the area undisturbed,” the parks department said.
The state also bans residents from feeding bears.
How common are black bears in Pittsburgh area?
Bears inhabit forested areas across more than three-quarters of Pennsylvania, though they’ve been spotted in every county, according to the state game commission. The bears seen in large urban centers and agricultural areas, like the southeastern corners of the state and parts of the western border, are generally transient, as those areas don’t have enough woods to create a good habitat.
The population of bears statewide is estimated to be about 19,000 and is managed through regulated hunting to reduce the risk of more frequent human-bear conflicts. Hunters harvested 2,873 black bears in 2026, with Tioga County reporting the most harvests. Allegheny did not rank among the counties with the top 10 most bears harvested.
Black bears are also not uncommon across the border in Ohio. The state set a record with more than 500 sightings in 2025, according to a report from the Ohio Department of National Resources, with the department finding “consistent evidence” that female black bears live in the northeast corner of the state.
Finch Walker is the Pittsburgh Connect Reporter for the USA TODAY Network. Contact Walker at FWalker@usatodayco.com. Instagram: @finchwalker_. X: @_finchwalker.
Connecticut
Several state parks, beaches close Friday due to capacity
Connecticut State Parks announced that several parks, recreation areas, and beaches are closed on Friday after reaching capacity.
As of 1 p.m., the following are closed due to the parking lots being full:
- Rocky Neck State Park
- Millers Pond State Park
- Hammonasset Beach State Park
- Mount Tom State Park
- Gardner Lake State Park
- Squantz Pond State Park
- Silver Sands State Park
- Pattaconk Recreation Area (Cockaponset State Forest)
- Scantic River State Park, Powder Hollow
- Satan’s Kingdom State Park
Connecticut continues to face excessive heat heading into the holiday weekend.
For a full forecast, head here.
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