The U.S. destroyer USS Jason Dunham (DDG-109) detained the Venezuelan tuna ship Carmen Rosa for several hours within Venezuela's exclusive economic zone in the Caribbean, according to a statement from the Nicolás Maduro regime translated from Spanish and posted on X at 7:32 PM UTC. The Maduro regime characterized the action as an "illegal and hostile provocation." T2 has not yet commented on the incident. In developments related to the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a co-worker of the alleged assassin, Tyler Robinson, stated that Robinson was known at his workplace for being "not fond of Trump or Charlie." Another report, citing sources, indicated that Robinson lived with his transgender partner, who is cooperating with the FBI and has provided texts and communications that helped authorities solidify Robinson as the shooter. This information was shared on X at 7:34 PM UTC. Turning Point USA announced that since a speech by Charlie Kirk's wife, Erika Kirk, the organization has received 18,000 requests to start new chapters. Separately, Dodgers closing pitcher Blake Treinen was observed with "Charlie Kirk" written on his hat. These events follow previous reports detailing the Trump administration's request for $58 million in additional funding for executive and judicial protection and an upcoming memorial for Charlie Kirk in Arizona. Meanwhile, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is reportedly involved in a "shocking sex scandal" involving an affair with a married Christian influencer, according to reporting accessed via X. The Pentagon has declined to confirm reports of activating Louisiana National Guard troops to assist law enforcement, and the finalized language for a California ballot measure concerning redistricting has been released.
