Rev. Jesse Jackson dies

The two-time presidential candidate led the Civil Rights Movement for decades

View online. YOUR MORNING February 17, 2026 Good morning, NewsNation. The average tax refund is up nearly 11% so far — and it may climb even further. Here's who could see bigger tax refunds this year > Rev. Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader, dies Civil rights icon: The Rev. Jesse Jackson died at 84 while surrounded by his family, according to a statement posted online. Jackson, a two-time presidential candidate, led the Civil Rights Movement for decades after the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination. The latest > Nancy Guthrie's family cleared by investigators Family cleared: The Pima County Sheriff's Office said all members of Nancy Guthrie's family have been cleared as suspects in the 84-year-old's disappearance. "The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case," the department said. The latest > DNA: Authorities found DNA belonging to someone other than Guthrie or those in close contact with her on her property, the sheriff told "Elizabeth Vargas Reports." He said, "We found DNA, and we eliminated some people." Watch the interview > Gun stores: NewsNation's Brian Entin reports that FBI agents have been visiting gun stores in the Tucson area with a list of 40 names and photographs, asking employees whether any of the individuals have been in the stores or purchased weapons. Read more > Death penalty: President Donald Trump warned those responsible for Guthrie's disappearance to release her unharmed or face consequences. In a New York Post interview, Trump said he would direct the Justice Department to seek the death penalty if Guthrie is killed. Details > Who is Nancy Guthrie? A close-up look at missing grandmother > Nancy Guthrie search: Timeline from her disappearance to now > How often are people over 70, like Nancy Guthrie, kidnapped? > US, Iran hold negotiations in Geneva over Tehran's nuclear program Negotiations: The U.S. is holding a pair of high-stakes negotiations in Geneva, as officials try to hammer out a nuclear deal with Iran and oversee a new round of talks to try ending Russia's war in Ukraine. The latest > Nuclear program: Iran announced it will allow the International Atomic Energy Agency to visit its nuclear facilities, the first step in what the Trump administration hopes will be successful talks. What to expect > Zoom in: The U.S. has long wished to hobble Iran's nuclear facilities. Last summer, discussions ended with a group of American B-2 bombers striking three Iranian nuclear facilities in "Operation Midnight Hammer." Another use of force isn't off the table. Details > Deadline looms for federal evidence sought in Renee Good case Minneapolis: Today marks a key deadline in the case of Renee Macklin Good, a 37-year-old motorist fatally shot by a federal officer in Minneapolis. The Hennepin County Attorney is demanding the federal government turn over evidence to local authorities. The latest > Alex Pretti: A separate federal refusal in the case of Alex Pretti is raising the stakes. Local law enforcement in Minnesota said the FBI will not cooperate in the state's investigation into the fatal shooting of Pretti at the hands of federal immigration agents. Read more > 5-year-old boy, his dad return to Minnesota after ICE release > Noem: Trump admin ensuring 'we have the right people voting' > Perjury probe opened into ICE officers' testimony on shooting of Venezuelan man > Steve Bannon told Epstein he would 'take down' Pope Francis: DOJ documents Epstein files: Former White House strategist Steve Bannon texted with Jeffrey Epstein about working to remove then-Pope Francis, according to Justice Department documents. "Will take down Francis," one message reads. "The Clintons, Xi, Francis , EU—come on brother." Details > Epstein files include mentions of prominent figures. Here's who was named > Why weren't the Epstein files released during the Biden administration? > Colleges grapple with growing fallout from Epstein files >  WHAT WE'RE WATCHING 👀 U.S. troops have arrived in Nigeria to train the military to fight extremism. The partial government shutdown continues after lawmakers hit an impasse over Homeland Security funding. The Milan Cortina Olympics continue. See which teams have never won a medal > New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras. At least three people are dead, including a suspect, after a shooting at a Rhode Island indoor skating facility where two youth hockey teams were playing. The latest > A Georgia special education teacher was killed after police said her car was struck by a man fleeing federal immigration agents after an attempted traffic stop. What to know > A bill aims to make Colorado the first state to fully decriminalize prostitution. Details > Australian influencer Drew Pavlou told "Katie Pavlich Tonight" he believes Billie Eilish's legal team was behind his detainment in Los Angeles and subsequent denial of entry into the U.S. Watch > The ex-boyfriend of a Ukrainian refugee is accused of killing her and her soldier boyfriend on Valentine's Day in North Carolina. The investigation > Cleveland Browns safety Ronnie Hickman is recovering after an attack in New York City, the team said. What to know > A man faces charges after Florida authorities said his misfires during a backyard target practice injured a neighbor's horse. Read more > 📺 TODAY'S TAKE 📺 Amanda Knox reveals why she had to return to Italy While joining "Jesse Weber Live," Amanda Knox revealed she was determined to return to Italy, the scene of her most painful experiences, as part of a documentary on the miscarriage of justice. Exclusive interview > Married couple graduate together from sheriff's academy Aaliyah and Jared Giel, both U.S. Marine Corps veterans, graduated side by side, officially becoming certified Virginia Beach Sheriff's Office deputies. Read more >   Find a good news story each day in NewsNation's Your Morning newsletter! Subscribe > This NewsNation email is written by Caitlyn Shelton and NewsNation staff. 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