The United States and Iran are holding high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as a second U.S. aircraft carrier is traveling to the Persian Gulf. This comes amid threats of U.S. military intervention if a deal on Iran’s nuclear program isn’t reached.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. President Donald Trump reacted to Jackson’s death, calling him “a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.’ He was very gregarious—someone who truly loved people!”

Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her post as assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed McLaughlin’s departure on Tuesday in a post on X. Meanwhile, Trump is directing federal resources to protect the Potomac River and accusing Maryland’s governor of mismanagement in connection with the massive sewage spill near the nation’s capital.

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