#ourCOG Daily Brief [November 26, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 26, 2025.

In today’s headlines, two National Guard members were shot in D.C. just blocks from the White House, with a suspect now in custody; President Trump has since ordered 500 more troops to the capital. Shifting gears to social issues, a missing dog in Santa Fe sparked a debate about helping homeless individuals and their pets. Many Americans are finding solace in practicing gratitude during difficult times, a sentiment often linked to easing holiday stress. Meanwhile, President Trump’s net worth has reportedly doubled since early 2024, raising concerns among watchdog groups about potential conflicts of interest, while U.S. senators are slamming his proposed Russia-Ukraine peace plan as rewarding aggression. On the global stage, China’s Xi Jinping is drawing attention by praising liberal reformer Hu Yaobang, prompting sinologists to ponder his motives. The Western alliance faces strains over differing Ukraine peace plans, particularly President Trump’s ambiguous stance on the conflict. And in Pakistan, the army chief is consolidating power, fueling worries about a return to military rule in a country with a history of such takeovers.

Looking for something to watch? Our latest videos include “A Thanksgiving Blessing from Gary and Lori Lewis,” “Christmas at North 2025,” and “Faith can move mountains.”

We checked the FaithNews RSS feed, but it appears there is no recent faith-based news to report today.

For the latest prophecy news, we’re learning that Ukraine has reportedly agreed to the core terms of a peace deal to end its nearly four-year war with Russia, a breakthrough said to be brokered by the United States. In other news, researchers have found that the mysterious earthquake swarm in Santorini, Greece, was caused by hidden magma movements rather than a slipping fault. Meanwhile, Israel experienced a pre-Messiah heat wave that shattered 83-year temperature records, with temperatures soaring 10 degrees Celsius above seasonal averages. And in Texas, the town of Wolfforth has unanimously voted to become the 85th city nationwide to be designated a “sanctuary for the unborn.”

Finally, in Jewish history, on this day, November 26, in 43 BCE, the Second Triumvirate – an alliance between Octavian, Lepidus, and Mark Antony – was formed. While this power-sharing arrangement eventually dissolved with Octavian emerging as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, it’s notable how Herod, who had backed Antony, managed to retain his kingdom. In a truly remarkable act of political audacity, Herod traveled to Rhodes to meet with the victorious Octavian, ensuring his continued rule.