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By Sallee Ann Harrison May 24, 2026

Good morning and welcome to the Sunday edition of Morning Wire, where we give you the weekend rundown to get ready for the week ahead. In today’s edition: Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch, but are facing hurdles Republicans don't; FIFA’s big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good; and Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger.   But first, details emerge of a potential Iran deal as the U.S. claims progress. UP FIRST Women gather around a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, during a ceremony honoring the armed forces and those killed in the war with Israel and the U.S. in Tehran, Iran, on Sunday. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi) Details emerge of a potential Iran deal as US cites progress The United States is close to reaching a deal with Iran that would end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz and see Iran give up its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, with the details and timelines to be worked out later, regional officials told The Associated Press on Sunday. Iran has not publicly committed to giving up its uranium — a key demand of U.S. President Donald Trump — and the sides have seemed close to a deal at different points in recent weeks without clinching one. Read more.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Britain's navy prepares to clear mines in the Strait of Hormuz while waiting for a peace deal Suspect dead after opening fire near White House security checkpoint, Secret Service says On first official India trip, Rubio tries to tackle a trust deficit between Washington and Delhi Trump's Justice Department scrubs its website of news releases about Jan. 6 defendants Travel industry worries after Trump administration reiterates threat to sanctuary city airports TOP STORIES Democrats vow a redistricting counterpunch but are facing hurdles Republicans don't Democrats are poised to finish several seats behind Republicans in 2026 in the nationwide race to redraw maps for the U.S. House. They can catch up in 2028, but only if they overcome a series of redistricting hurdles that the GOP does not face. That’s because Democrats, in many states, can draw partisan political lines only if they evade constraints — some self-imposed — on their ability to counterpunch. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Progressives land a big win in a Philadelphia House primary and hope it means more are on the way Republicans are rushing to redraw districts before midterms. Here's where things stand FIFA’s big experiment may have made the World Cup too big for its own good A supersized World Cup with more teams, more games and even more host nations than ever before leaves a big question hanging over the biggest sporting show on earth: How much is too much? Be it the limits of physical endurance as top players threaten strike action over an ever-congested calendar, the attention span of fans in an age of seemingly wall-to-wall televised soccer or the exorbitant prices people are prepared to pay for tickets, the pressure points are numerous going into the tournament. Read more. RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Ecuador fans pin hopes on a World Cup run amid a surge in violence Iran's soccer federation says team's World Cup base camp has been moved to Mexico from the US Mexico launches a last-minute World Cup campaign to stop a homophobic chant

ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS A sanitation worker from the Bunia city government sprays chlorine to disinfect the central market in Bunia, Congo, on Saturday. (AP Photo/Moses Sawasawa) READ Congo’s complex challenges: How Congo is battling an Ebola outbreak complicated by aid cuts, armed rebels and anger Russia-Ukraine war: Russia uses hypersonic Oreshnik missile in mass attack on Kyiv Ben-Gvir banned: France bans Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after 'unspeakable' flotilla detainee taunts Philippines building collapse: Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped No timeline to return: Southern California chemical tank at risk of exploding as 40,000 residents are ordered to evacuate Shipyard explosion: 1 person has died after blast at New York City shipyard that also injured 36 people, officials say Two-time NASCAR champion: Kyle Busch died after severe pneumonia progressed into sepsis, family says Seen courtside: Taylor Swift attends Cavs-Knicks in Cleveland with fiance Travis Kelce Top honor at Cannes: Norway-set drama about political polarization ‘Fjord’ wins Palme d’Or Quiz: Do you know what happened this week? Test your knowledge Today in History: In 1844, Samuel F.B. Morse formally opened America’s first telegraph line WATCH Hajj pilgrimage: Over 1.6 million Muslim pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia 106 years old: Oldest living Pearl Harbor attack survivor says getting married was the real victory The Mandalorian: Pedro Pascal on collabing with stunt performers Paw-tient care: Meet the hospital dogs that provide full-time care for young sick patients

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