#ourCOG Daily Brief [February 7, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 7, 2026.

In today’s U.S. news, concerns are growing as the firewall between the White House and the Justice Department appears to erode, with polls indicating a significant decline in public trust regarding the impartiality of federal law enforcement. This comes after a rare resignation from a federal judge, appointed by President Reagan, over the actions of a president. The U.S. is also moving to increase its weapons stockpiles, as recent missile interceptor usage has left supplies low amid high tensions with Iran. On a cultural note, prediction markets are booming, yet their ads remain banned from the Super Bowl, highlighting their polarizing nature. Additionally, the 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, who wrote while enslaved, is being honored with a postage stamp for her inspiring tenacity. Globally, the fallout from the Epstein files continues, with careers ending in Europe, a stark contrast to the more muted reaction seen in the U.S. Italy welcomed the world with “courage, empathy, and heart” at the Milan-Cortina Winter Games’ opening ceremony, featuring a dual cauldron spread across four sites. Meanwhile, Bad Bunny made history as the first Spanish-language Super Bowl halftime headliner, performing for a polarized America.

We also have a look at some of the latest videos making waves, including “Being Salty” with Jonathan Vorce, “Hope in Christ’s Return” #shorts, and “Living in the Throne Zone” with Jentezen Franklin.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, headlines include news about a “Church Planting Intensive” set for March 11-13, a “Church Files Emergency Appeal to Resume Worship,” “The Bible Recap” hitting the Apple Podcasts Top 100, and a “Multi Million Dollar Gift” launching a new era for SMCH.

Turning to prophecy news, recent discussions around election security were reignited after Chuck Schumer’s ‘Jim Crow 2.0’ comments on voter ID, sparking renewed debate on the SAVE Act, which would require U.S. citizenship to vote, a measure that polling suggests has public support. Also making headlines is the reported collapse of the ‘Transgender Industrial Complex,’ losing its grip over both legal and medical establishments. Other recent stories include ICE apprehending an illegal immigrant New Orleans police recruit who was issued a firearm, and a reflection on the vital role of law enforcement in preventing societal chaos.

And finally, in Jewish history, this day, February 7th, marks a challenging moment in 457 AD. Emperor Leo I of the Byzantine Empire issued a harsh decree, annulling all old laws pertaining to the Jewish people. He mandated that Jews live only in accordance with Christian faith, threatening severe penalties, including the loss of estates, for anyone found secretly practicing their ancestral religion after a public conversion. A stark reminder of the pressures faced by the Jewish community through history.