U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended a recent military airstrike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel, calling it “the highest and best use of our military.” The strike killed 11 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang. Facing criticism that the action may have been illegal, Vance replied

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Friday that Venezuelan military jets flying near U.S. naval vessels could be shot down if they pose a threat to American forces. The remarks came after two Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean, a move the Pentagon described as “highly provocative.” […]