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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Admin Offers Iran Oil Waivers, $300 Billion Framework in Peace Deal.

The Trump administration has disclosed the terms of a new memorandum of understanding with Iran, including immediate oil export waivers and a $300 billion economic framework.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Trump administration has outlined a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which includes immediate waivers on Iranian oil exports and a framework for $300 billion in reconstruction and economic development. The agreement also sets a 60-day negotiation period to finalize terms on Iran’s nuclear program. DETAIL: The 14-point memorandum , shared with the press on Tuesday, allows Iranian crude oil exports to resume immediately, with the U.S. Treasury issuing waivers. The agreement also proposes a $300 billion plan for Iran’s economic development, contingent on a final deal and Iranian compliance, although the administration insists the U.S. does not have to invest in it. Notably, the memorandum does not…Open

AXIOS (Andrew Solender) - Democrats warn "fight is not over" after Georgia redistricting win

Democrats celebrated a small victory in Georgia on Wednesday as GOP leaders shelved plans to redraw the state's congressional maps for the 2028 elections. But they're warning the battle is far from won. Why it matters: Republicans hit pause on their plans amid fear that a redraw before November could energize Democratic voters, but Dems are trying to manifest that energy anyways. - House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), in a statement to Axios, said his party "will continue to keep the pressure on until the MAGA power grab is defeated and the American people prevail." - "Georgia Republicans know that MAGA extremists will face a fierce backlash at the ballot box in November and beyond for their scheme to rig congressional maps…

Democrats celebrated a small victory in Georgia on Wednesday as GOP leaders shelved plans to redraw the state's congressional maps for the 2028 elections. But they're warning the battle is far from won. Why it matters: Republicans hit pause on their plans amid fear that a redraw before November could energize Democratic voters, but Dems are trying to manifest that energy anyways. - House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), in a statement to Axios, said his party "will continue to keep the pressure on until the MAGA power grab is defeated and the American people prevail." - "Georgia Republicans know that MAGA extremists will face a fierce backlash at the ballot box in November and beyond for their scheme to rig congressional maps…Open