The White House officially transmitted a crucial memorandum of understanding to Congress on Thursday, a move that seeks to temporarily suspend hostilities with Iran. This development comes after significant bipartisan frustration over delays in sharing the details of the agreement, which aims to pause the nearly four-month-long military campaign initiated by President Donald Trump.

The document, which was first disclosed by POLITICO, outlines 14 key points agreed upon by the U.S. and Iran. These points center on halting military actions and setting the stage for 60 days of intensive negotiations focused on the future of Iran’s nuclear program. The agreement was signed by President Trump on Wednesday evening in France, an event that closely preceded a detailed briefing by Vice President JD Vance at the White House.

The dissemination of the agreement to Congress only after it had been shared with the media sparked considerable anger among GOP senators and some House Republicans. These lawmakers expressed their dissatisfaction loudly on Wednesday, upset over the administration's decision to inform the press before them.

In an effort to manage the fallout and provide clarity, senior White House officials have since engaged in small-group and individual calls with select GOP lawmakers. Despite these efforts, a full briefing for all members of Congress by Trump administration officials is not scheduled to take place until next week.

This delay in briefing all lawmakers, combined with the initial exclusive reveal to the media, has highlighted the ongoing challenges in communication and trust between the White House and Congress. As the 60-day negotiation period looms, all eyes will be on how both U.S. domestic political dynamics and international diplomatic efforts will unfold in this tentative pause in hostilities with Iran.