#ourCOG Daily Brief [December 6, 2025]

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

Today in U.S. news, military leaders are under the microscope regarding recent drug boat attacks, prompting discussions on when troops should follow orders versus push back against those of questionable legality. A significant Supreme Court precedent, nearly a century old, limiting the president’s ability to fire heads of independent federal agencies, is now under threat, with former President Trump expressing a desire to see it reversed. On the home front, the shortage of early childhood educators is being addressed in San Francisco through an innovative apprenticeship model, which is simultaneously boosting teaching ranks and improving access to child care. Internationally, Ukrainians are warily watching U.S. and Russian negotiators discuss their future, firmly stating their willingness to compromise but not to capitulate. And in a rare display of bipartisan cooperation, a Democrat and a Republican in Arizona have united to fight for the freedom of an ICE detainee, a positive force in her community. Meanwhile, on the world stage, Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Ukraine today, even as U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators were engaged in talks aimed at ending the conflict. Japan’s new prime minister, known for promising to ‘work, work, work,’ is now causing some concern, reigniting the national debate on overwork in a country with a specific term for ‘death from overworking.’ Lastly, in an unexpected story of national pride, Pakistan has become a global force in the retro video game Tekken, thanks to a thriving arcade culture that encourages collaboration, despite most Pakistanis being unable to afford a PlayStation.

For our latest video updates, we have “Tongues of Fire! I Jonathan Vorce #shorts #holyspirit #jesus,” followed by “Kingdom Culture 2,” and “The Blood of Jesus Saves You I Jonathan Vorce #shorts #bloodofjesus #jesus.”

Moving to Faith News, the latest headlines include “Smith Honored with Spirit of Azusa Award,” “More Americans Embrace ‘Animal Gifting’ This Christmas,” “Foundation Announces Partnership to Support Military Families in Need,” and “Church of God Publications Releases 75th Anniversary Edition “Red Back Hymnal”.”

Turning our attention to prophecy news, recent reports indicate that the war in Israel is far from over, with daily conflict in Gaza and hostages still held, despite President Trump’s October ceasefire deal being presented as a peace agreement. There’s also a deep dive into whether communism is subtly advancing in the United States, prompting questions about our commitment to freedom. Earlier this week, Witkoff and Kushner reportedly met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, with President Trump subsequently stating his belief that Putin desires an end to the Ukraine war, contrary to some signals from Russia. Finally, recent data shows a concerning trend, with assaults against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers up an alarming 1,153% in the past eleven months, as citizens increasingly obstruct their efforts.

Finally, in Jewish history for December 6th, we look back to 1060, when Béla I was crowned King of Hungary. Notably, in 1061, King Béla moved the traditional Sunday market day to Saturday, a change some historians believe was an attempt to remove Jews from the commercial activity of the kingdom. Then, in 1185, Alfonso I the Conqueror, King of Portugal, passed away. His successful secession from Spain, achieved through bitter fighting, indirectly impacted Jewish history by delaying the Spanish monarchs’ efforts to drive the Moors from the Iberian Peninsula, and crucially, Portugal itself later offered a haven for Jews.