#ourCOG Daily Brief [April 3, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 3, 2026.

In U.S. news today, the recent Jeffrey Epstein files have refocused attention on his Zorro Ranch in New Mexico, prompting new investigations into potential crimes. Meanwhile, President Trump has made further changes to his cabinet, dismissing Pam Bondi and Kristi Noem amidst growing challenges related to the Iran war and the economy. History was made as four astronauts launched on the Artemis II mission from Cape Canaveral, embarking on the first endeavor to orbit the moon in over half a century. Domestically, the Supreme Court appeared skeptical of changing birthright citizenship in a landmark case, notably attended by the President. On the global stage, concerns grow over the U.S. troop surge in Iran, with questions arising about whether it will deter opponents or escalate into a prolonged conflict, further eroding international law. In positive global developments, China’s robust renewable energy sector positioned it well for a global fuel crisis, while Venezuela, three months after the capture of its authoritarian leader Maduro, is experiencing slow but meaningful changes.

Turning our attention to recent video content, viewers can look forward to spiritually uplifting experiences this Easter weekend. Highlights include “Good Friday Service Live at Free Chapel With Pastor Jentezen Franklin” which aired both earlier and will be broadcast again at 6 PM EST, and “Easter: The Live Experience” also featuring Pastor Jentezen Franklin.

In Faith News, we mourn the passing of Robert White, a former General Overseer. The Church Planting Intensive is currently in session, equipping new leaders for ministry. A significant “Jesus Wells” Campaign is underway, dedicated to bringing clean water to the “World’s Thirstiest Communities.” Additionally, a ministry proudly won “Best Children’s Feature” at the recent Movieguide® Awards.

For those watching prophecy news, today brings some truly fascinating headlines. Scientists at Australian National University have made a landmark physics first, observing atoms existing in two separate places at the same time. The Pacific region is on alert after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake off eastern Indonesia triggered a tsunami warning. And in a more unusual report, the Bank of England has reportedly been warned to prepare for aliens due to an imminent U.S. “disclosure.” Finally, President Trump has claimed that the assassination of senior Islamic regime leaders amounts to achieving regime change in Iran.

Lastly, in Jewish history, looking back to April 4th, we note the birth in 188 CE of Caracalla, the Roman Emperor who famously granted full Roman citizenship to all free Jews within the empire. Later, in 397 CE, Aurelius Ambrosius, also known as Saint Ambrose, a highly influential bishop of Milan, passed away. Ambrose, who lived during a pivotal time for the Christian Church, had notable interactions with Jewish communities, including warning Christians against intermarrying with Jews and engaging in a significant conflict with Emperor Theodosius over the rebuilding of a destroyed synagogue in Callinicum.