#ourCOG Daily Brief [March 6, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 6, 2026.

In today’s top stories, the U.S. is facing a complex situation in the Middle East, appealing once again to the stateless Kurds for military assistance in Iran, a request complicated by past betrayals. This evolving conflict is also causing rifts within President Trump’s MAGA coalition, as prominent commentators criticize his approach, potentially reshaping the Republican landscape for a post-Trump era. Meanwhile, Congress continues its pattern of deferring war powers to the President, with the Senate rejecting a bill aimed at curbing Trump’s authority on Iran, raising questions about checks and balances. Domestically, Americans stranded in the Middle East are finally seeing limited evacuation flights after initial confusion, while in Texas, the Democratic Senate race has coalesced around James Talarico, but incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn faces a May runoff against Ken Paxton. On the global stage, beyond the Kurds’ dilemma, Russia’s distrust toward President Trump is growing as the war on its ally Iran rages, potentially reshaping Kremlin-White House relations. Despite the existential threat, Iran’s regime projects confidence, having prepared for this conflict with a succession plan and a strategic battlefield approach.

Turning to our video lineup, you can find messages of faith and insight. Recent titles include “Don’t Let Fear Win” by Jentezen Franklin, “5 Strange Signs When GOD Is Speaking To YOU | Episode 1326” from Perry Stone, and “This Week On Jentezen Franklin TV #blessed.”

From the world of FaithNews, several stories caught our attention. A Church Planting Intensive is set for March 11th through the 13th, while another church has filed an emergency appeal to resume worship services. ‘The Bible Recap’ has made a notable climb, hitting the Top 100 on Apple Podcasts, and a multi-million dollar gift is set to launch a new era for SMCH.

In prophecy news, a recent exposé revealed that the principal of a Muslim Brotherhood-linked school in Florida scrubbed terror ties from her bio, a school co-founded by Magda Elkadi Saleh. Economically, the Trump administration has been praised for achieving impressive job creation numbers despite federal workforce cuts, contributing to the U.S. economy’s stronger-than-predicted growth, outpacing Europe, thanks to pro-growth policies and AI investment. However, a tragic incident from earlier in the week saw three people killed and 14 injured in a mass shooting on Sixth Street, with the FBI indicating “indicators” of terrorism.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back on March 6th: In 19 BCE, King Herod dedicated the refurbished Second Temple, not technically a third Sanctuary. In 1239, King James I of Aragon validated Jewish privileges with the Edict of Valencia, authorizing Jewish courts for most cases. The year 1405 marked the birth of John II, who as King of Castile and Leon would later overturn restrictive anti-Jewish laws, adopting a more tolerant stance toward the beleaguered Jewish population. And in 1447, the papacy of Nicholas V began.