The Headlines The Expanding Fallout From the Epstein Files, and Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
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Feb 17, 2026 Rising tensions as U.S. and Iranian officials restart high-stakes nuclear talks. A secret deportation of nine migrants sparks legal and human rights questions. Reflections on the life and legacy of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. New fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein files prompts resignations and institutional scrutiny. Drones change how the Winter Olympics are filmed and experienced.
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High-Stakes Nuclear Talks
- U.S. and Iran entered nuclear talks amid military posturing that raised stakes on both sides.
- The negotiations are driven by mutual desire to avoid escalation while each side preserves core demands.
Controversial Third-Country Deportations
- The Trump administration secretly deported nine migrants to Cameroon as a workaround around court orders.
- Critics call the third-country deportation strategy effectively illegal and say it sidesteps legal protections.
Jesse Jackson’s Lifelong Activism
- Jesse Jackson, a longtime civil rights leader and former presidential candidate, died at 84.
- He remained active into old age and was once arrested at 79 protesting voting restrictions in D.C.