#ourCOG Daily Brief [September 26, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 27, 2025.

Today’s headlines see Russia’s repeated flights over NATO countries prompting urgent calls for action and a review of defense strategies, while a year after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, regions still await crucial federal aid despite ongoing recovery efforts. In a move that has shattered norms of the U.S. justice system, former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted on charges of making a false statement to Congress and obstruction, following President Trump’s public urging for prosecution, sparking concerns of a chilling effect across government. Meanwhile, the Trump administration’s immigration clampdown now includes incentives for unauthorized immigrants to “self-deport,” with a growing number reportedly choosing to leave. On the world stage, the Buddhist nation of Bhutan is exploring “mindful capitalism” to boost job creation, aiming to blend economic growth with its unique focus on happiness. Copenhagen is being hailed for its innovative “sponge-city” strategy to combat floods, as more U.S. cities adopt social housing models to lock in affordability. And in a cultural note, a current controversy involving Jimmy Kimmel is drawing comparisons to Russia’s “Kukly” political satire, which once ran afoul of Vladimir Putin.

In our video section, you can currently watch the “Church of God Global Prayer Center Dedication,” catch a quick insight with “The Word is the Word #shorts,” and delve into “The Amazing Mystery of the Great Trumpet | Episode 1303 | Perry Stone.”

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we’re reporting on the “International Offices Prayer Center Dedicated,” “Upward Sports Celebrates 30 Years of Ministry Impact Through Sports,” a “Group Launches AI Assistant for Women’s Health Centers,” and “Cook Casts Inaugural Vision for Lee University.”

Our latest prophecy news includes reports of a shallow M5.9 earthquake that struck off the coast of Oregon yesterday, September 26th. Politically, Democrats are demanding Republicans betray voters to fund the government, with a shutdown looking imminent as the September 30th deadline approaches. We also see continued discussion around the quote, “When The Tyrant Dies, His Reign Ends. But When The Martyr Dies, His Reign Begins,” in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination. This sentiment follows reports that Edmonton police are investigating a drag performer who seemed to suggest the assassination of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith.

And finally, in Jewish history, looking back at September 27th, we remember a pivotal moment in 0070 when the walls of Jerusalem’s upper city were battered down by the Roman army. Fast forward to 1331, Polish forces under Wladyslaw and Casimir achieved a political victory against the Germanic Knights at the Battle of Plowce. This was particularly significant for the Jewish community, as Casimir, upon assuming the throne, treated Jews favorably and welcomed them as they fled Germany, where they had been unfairly accused of causing the Black Plague. And tragically, in 1480, we mark the establishment of a tribunal by the Catholic Kings of Spain, Ferdinand and Isabella, an event that would soon usher in the dark period known as the Spanish Inquisition.