#ourCOG Daily Brief [February 4, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 4, 2026.

Today in U.S. news, communities across the country are increasingly pushing back against the proliferation of massive data centers, citing concerns over electricity bills and local impacts, fueling bipartisan opposition. Meanwhile, Congress has ended its recent shutdown but remains deeply divided on the next big task: reforming immigration enforcement. This comes as claims of excessive force by federal immigration agents are on the rise, with U.S. citizens and legal residents reporting injuries in incidents beyond the national spotlight. In lighter news, schools are adjusting to the “Make America Healthy Again” agenda with new nutrition guidelines and the reinstatement of the Presidential Fitness Test, while our reporter got a glimpse into future computing by trying out the latest smart glasses from Meta and Ray-Ban. On the world stage, the impending expiration of a key U.S.-Russia nuclear arms pact raises questions about future arms control, especially with new players like China. The 2026 Winter Olympics are set to return to the Alps in Milan Cortina, promising near gender parity and the debut of ski mountaineering. Finally, India is finding new leverage in global trade as U.S. policy shifts, signaling its growing position in the emerging world order.

Our latest videos include a discussion on whether you need a bug out bag and why, an important message from Perry Stone on events that must happen according to the Bible, and a look at “This Week On Jentezen Franklin TV” focusing on fasting.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we hear about a Church Planting Intensive set for March 11-13, a church that’s filed an emergency appeal to resume worship, and the popular ‘The Bible Recap’ hitting the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts. We also learned about a multi-million dollar gift launching a new era for SMCH.

In prophecy news, the latest posts highlight the critical role of law enforcement in preventing chaos, even as they face increasing scrutiny. Discussions also continue around the push for the Third Temple, underscored by the presence of ancient stone vessels in Israel’s Knesset. In Minneapolis, the police union leader has suggested that blocking ICE coordination contributed to recent deadly shootings, while an attorney and self-defense expert has weighed in, justifying one of these incidents as legally valid self-defense against a federal felony.

Finally, in Jewish history, this day, February 5th, saw significant events. In 517 or 519, the Archbishop of Vienne in Gaul offered the local Jewish community a stark choice: baptism or exile after their synagogue was burned down by angry Christians; 500 reportedly converted, while others fled. Later, in 1191, King Richard I, whose coronation sparked anti-Semitic riots, met with King Tancred of Sicily. And in 1258, Jewish communities faced the advancing forces of “The Mongols under…” a period that brought immense change.