The New York Times

1. U.S. Attacked Boat With Aircraft That Looked Like a Civilian Plane

   Even accepting the Trump administration’s claim that there is an armed conflict with suspected drug runners, the laws of war bar “perfidy.”

2. Russian Missiles Failed in Venezuela During U.S. Attack

   The Venezuelan regime had high-powered air defense systems from its allies in the Kremlin, but failed to set much of it up.

3. In Venezuela, Amnesty for Political Prisoners Stokes Hope and Frustration

   Venezuela’s new leaders and President Trump have alluded to a major release of political prisoners, but the liberations have been slow to come.

4. Lawyer Whom Maduro Didn’t Hire Is Booted From His Case

   Last week, a lawyer came forward claiming to represent the unseated president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro. The judge overseeing the case settled the matter on Monday.

5. FBI’s ICE Shooting Inquiry Examines Renee Good’s Possible Ties to Activist Groups

   Former department officials warned that such a broad inquiry raised the specter that forms of political protests could be criminalized.