JD VANCE being sworn in as vice president (WIkipedia).

A campaign to demand consequences for anyone who cheered the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was advocated Monday by Vice President JD Vance.

“When you see someone celebrating Charlie’s murder, call them out,” said Vance on a podcast, according to the Associated Press. “and hell, call their employer.”

Also targeted would be those who fund liberate causes. In some red states investigations have been launched of teachers accused of “inappropriate comments.”

“The government involvement in this does inch closer to looking like McCarthyism,” said Adam Goldstein of the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression. “It was not a shining moment for free expression.”

‘Drug boat’ attacked by U.S forces

A ship from Venezuela accused of transporting illegal drugs toward the U.S was attacked by American forces, it was announced on Monday.

In a social media post, President Donald Trump said he had ordered action against “extraordinarily violent drug trafficking cartels and narcoterrorists,” reported The New York Times.

At least three people were killed, and video footage showed a craft engulfed in flames bobbing in the water.
Venezuela President Nicolas Madura called the attack a “heinous crime,” and accused the White House of trying to start a war.

Sports: A busy Monday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-5 to the  Philadelphia Phillies.

Los Angeles Chargers defeated the Las Vegas Raiders 20-9,

The Los Angeles Angels were idle.

Weather: Some rain on the way

The warm weather in our West Orange County cities may lead to some rain or even thunderstorms. The forecast calls for a high of 87 on Tuesday with an overnight low of 68 with partly cloudy skies. Wednesday should be cooler at 82 in daytime hours followed by 70 overnight; mostly cloudy skies are predicted. Morning rain is expected for Thursday with temps of 81 (71). Thursday will cool slightly to 82 (69) with partly cloudy conditions.