Thursday’s Mini-Report, 8.6.26

Today’s edition of quick hits. * The White House has not yet endorsed this agreement: “Oman on Thursday agreed to the framework of a deal with Iran to temporarily reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the global crude oil export route that Washington and Tehran have been wrestling to control since the war began, two Middle East diplomats with knowledge of the negotiations told MS NOW.” * The senior senator from Kentucky: “Sen. Mitch McConnell returned home Thursday after a lengthy hospitalization followed by rehabilitation at a separate facility. The Kentucky Republican’s announcement comes amid growing speculation about his health and ability to serve in Congress.” * Still waiting for the White House to express an interest in this: “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has linked six add