President Trump paid tribute to the late Rev. Jesse Jackson on Tuesday, calling the civil rights leader a "force of nature" following his death at age 84. Meanwhile, in Geneva, U.S. and Iranian negotiators held high-stakes talks regarding Iran's nuclear program, shadowed by potential threats. Also, the search continues for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, who was reportedly kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1.
Trump, in a post on Truth Social, stated he knew Jackson for years and had provided assistance to the Rainbow PUSH Coalition, the civil rights organization Jackson founded. He described Jackson as "a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and 'street smarts,'" adding, "He was very gregarious - Someone who truly loved people!" According to CBS News, Trump also mentioned his frequent accusations of racism from the "Radical Left, Democrats ALL," but noted it was always his pleasure to help Jackson.
Jackson's passing is being widely mourned. Marc Morial, president of the National Urban League, which awarded Jackson a lifetime achievement award in 2018, remembered him as "a role model for a generation." Morial told CBS Mornings that Jackson's presidential campaigns in 1984 and 1988 were influential in bringing in people who were previously excluded. Jackson's family said he died peacefully, with his son, Rep. Jonathan Jackson, speaking to CBS.
In Geneva, the talks between the U.S. and Iran, mediated by Oman, focused on Tehran's nuclear program. However, according to CBS News, President Trump's threat to launch a new attack on the Islamic Republic if a deal couldn't be reached loomed over the discussions. The negotiations came after Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in December that the U.S. would support Israeli strikes on Iran's ballistic missile program if no agreement was made. Iran's initial reaction to the meetings was positive, but there was no immediate readout from the U.S. delegation.
The search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, continues. According to ABC News, Guthrie was reportedly kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona, home on February 1. The FBI released photos and videos of an armed person in a mask tampering with a security camera. An FBI surveillance photo was released on February 10, 2026, showing a potential subject in the investigation. Additionally, ABC News reported that DNA from a glove found at the scene did not match anyone in CODIS.
In other news, the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) held its annual conference in Phoenix from February 12-14. A Fox News Digital review found the event included progressive messaging, criticisms of the Trump administration, and "woke" workshops. Attendees were greeted with identifier stickers that used gender pronouns.
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