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The President’s Daily Brief – September 8th

International Tensions Reach New Heights

This Monday's briefing kicks off with a tense yet surreal maritime standoff in the Caribbean, highlighting the ongoing volatility between the United States and Venezuela. Venezuelan fighter jets have been shadowing the USS Jason Dunham, a U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer, in international waters off South America. Pentagon officials describe these close flyovers — involving Venezuelan F-16s flying within weapons range — as highly provocative acts of "dangerous game of chicken." While the U.S. naval vessel held fire, the intent to disrupt American counter-narcotics patrols is clear, raising fears of accidental escalation.