Your top six U.S. political stories for Sunday morning.

1. 1
   White House

   Trump Cancels Joint Strikes on Iran

   President Trump has called off planned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. The cancellation follows a preliminary agreement on a peace framework that includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

2. 2
   Foreign Policy

   Saudi Crown Prince Urges Restraint on Iran

   Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman contacted President Trump to advise against escalating the conflict with Iran. The Saudi leader expressed concerns that U.S. strikes could prompt Iranian retaliation against Gulf energy facilities.

3. 3
   Cabinet Nominations

   Trump's Settlement Fund Push Complicates AG Talks

   Negotiations surrounding the Senate confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche have stalled. President Trump's threat to advance a controversial settlement fund has injected new uncertainty into the discussions.

4. 4
   Middle East

   Administration Touts Hamas Disarmament Deal

   The Trump administration has announced a roadmap for Hamas to begin disarming in Gaza. While a preliminary agreement has been reached, major uncertainties remain regarding the timeline and Israeli withdrawal steps.

5. 5
   Congress

   Senate Nears Recess Without Clarity Act Consensus

   Bipartisan negotiations on the cryptocurrency-focused Clarity Act remain stalled just ahead of the Senate's August recess. Lawmakers continue to debate exemptions for decentralized finance and potential risks to community lending.

6. 6
   Justice Department

   Trump Blasts Pirro Over Dropped Vandalism Case

   President Trump publicly criticized D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her office dropped charges against an ex-Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Pirro cited botched renovation work and bad information from Park Police as reasons for dropping the case.