#ourCOG Daily Brief [November 6, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 6, 2025.

In U.S. news, the record-setting government shutdown continues to make headlines, with the first Head Start preschools now closing their doors, impacting thousands of children and families. As lawmakers grapple with ending the impasse, discussions are increasingly pointing back to the rising costs of the Affordable Care Act and its federal subsidies. Democrats, buoyed by recent election victories that demonstrated significant strength and an anti-Trump groundswell across states like Virginia and California, are urging President Trump to negotiate, and reports suggest a potential shift in his tone. Meanwhile, on South Carolina’s Daufuskie Island, residents are exploring local control to preserve their unique Gullah heritage amidst ongoing development pressures. Internationally, President Trump’s worldview is being compared to an ancient Athenian foreign policy dictum, highlighting the assertion that “the strong do as they can, and the weak suffer what they must.” In a lighter note, one of our writers journeyed deep into rural China to learn the art of making handmade noodles, gaining a fresh perspective on country life. Sadly, the world’s attention has once again turned to Darfur, 20 years later, as the fall of El Fasher to a paramilitary force underscores the persistent challenges in ending Sudan’s devastating civil war.

Turning to our video section, today we featured three titles: ‘FALSE Christians in Todays society #shorts #reels #christian #ytshorts #jesus #god,’ ‘Forever a Flame Chapel | Casey Cole | November 6, 2025,’ and ‘Declare God’s Realities: Transform Your Life NOW! #shorts #christian #ytshorts #jesus #god.’

Unfortunately, we found no recent faith-based news in our FaithNews RSS feed today.

In prophecy news, reports indicate that following Hezbollah’s defeat, Iran is reportedly building up Iraqi forces with advanced weapons, aiming to replace Hezbollah as a regional proxy capable of threatening Israel. In New York City, Muslim socialist Zohran Mamdani is set to become the next mayor, a development highlighted by prophecy watchers. Recent days also saw drone unrest in Belgium, causing temporary airport closures, including Brussels, and President Trump made headlines by addressing Christian persecution in Nigeria, vowing to ‘wipe out’ Islamists. Additionally, Israel’s Defense Minister Katz issued a stark warning, stating that Hezbollah is ‘playing with fire,’ and Lebanon’s president is dragging his feet amid ongoing tensions.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back to November 7th, we remember 305 B.C.E. when Ptolemy, one of Alexander the Great’s generals, became King of Egypt. Under Ptolemy’s rule, Jerusalem and Judea enjoyed relative religious freedom, a situation that would later change under the Seleucids, eventually leading to the Chanukah story. Fast forward to 994, it was the birthdate of Ibn Hazm of Cordoba, a Muslim scholar known for his strong opposition to Judaism and Christianity. His views prompted prominent Rabbi Solomon ibn Adret to write in response.