Next Round of US–Iran Talks Begin in Geneva; Vice President JD Vance Launches Anti-Fraud Effort | NTD Good Morning (Feb. 26)

Another round of US–Iran talks is set to begin on Thursday in Geneva. No big breakthroughs are expected, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Iran was attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles, while the talks will be focused on Tehran’s nuclear program. Iranian officials, meanwhile, say a fair, balanced deal could still be reached but that Iran will not give up its nuclear ambitions.

Vice President JD Vance announced a new nationwide effort to fight fraud, temporarily deferring $260 million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Vance says the move targets bad actors exploiting programs meant to help families and autistic children. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz called the action “retribution,” but Vance said payments to local providers are unaffected.

New details are emerging about the FBI’s collection of phone records. During the Biden administration, the FBI seized phone records of two people who are now top Trump administration officials. That’s current FBI Director Kash Patel and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Patel called the move “outrageous” and “deeply alarming.”