#ourCOG Daily Brief [October 8, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 8, 2025.

We begin with today’s top headlines. In U.S. news, concerns are rising around Portland’s ICE office regarding security and free speech, prompting questions about the necessity of National Guard deployment given its existing federal protection. President Trump may be showing increased patience with Gaza diplomacy, with significant hopes riding on a peace deal and potentially a Nobel Prize. The Supreme Court is set to tackle several pivotal cases this term, addressing free speech and LGBTQ+ rights, including issues surrounding transgender athletes and conversion therapy for minors. Domestically, President Trump is ramping up pressure on judges as more troops are deployed in U.S. cities, escalating a battle over the balance of power between the executive and judicial branches concerning an immigration crackdown. Meanwhile, Republicans are criticizing Democrats over their stance on health care for unauthorized immigrants, a point of contention in budget negotiations. On the world stage, Ukrainian drones are proving instrumental in slowing Russia’s advance in the east, effectively leveling the battlefield despite Ukraine being outgunned. China has made a landmark climate pledge, setting an absolute target for cutting greenhouse gas emissions across various economic sectors, a significant step in the fight against global warming. However, President Trump’s Gaza peace plan faces deep skepticism from Palestinians, whose distrust of the U.S. and Israel stems from the war’s devastating losses and ongoing settler violence.

Now, let’s highlight some of our latest video content. Today’s lineup includes “A Breakthrough Church | REBROADCAST,” “GOD IS WITH US! | Pastor Willie Pagan,” and “Why Was One Taken? – Why Was One Spared? | Perry Stone.”

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we’re tracking several impactful stories. Updates include the dedication of an International Offices Prayer Center, Upward Sports celebrating 30 years of ministry impact through sports, a group launching an AI Assistant for Women’s Health Centers, and Cook casting the inaugural vision for Lee University.

In prophecy news, we look at several developments. October 8th saw French Prime Minister Lecornu resign after a mere 27 days in office, sparking fresh political chaos as efforts to pass a 2026 budget falter. On October 7th, there’s a reflection on President Trump, highlighted as the first president in decades to intentionally call the nation to prayer. The 6th of October notes President Trump’s use of the government shutdown as an opportunity to reshape the federal workforce and potentially punish detractors through spending cuts. Finally, from October 5th, a Virginia Democrat Attorney General nominee is reported to have sent disturbing text messages containing violent fantasies about Republicans.

Finally, in Jewish history, we turn our attention to October 9th. Back in 768, Carloman I and Charlemagne were crowned Kings of The Franks. Notably, Charlemagne treated his Jewish subjects with exceptional favor, even extending rights, allowing them to mingle freely at the Frankish court, and settling disputes in Jewish courts. This unprecedented protection and freedom significantly boosted commercial and financial activity, particularly trade with the Islamic world. Fast forward to 1184, and we find Judah ben Elijah Hadassi, a Karaite Jewish scholar in Constantinople, beginning his work on “Eshkol ha-Kofter,” a significant treatise focused on the Ten Commandments.

That concludes our daily brief for October 8, 2025. Thank you for joining us.