#ourCOG Daily Brief [May 5, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 5, 2026.

In today’s top stories, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked despite President Trump’s declaration of military aid, with both the U.S. and Iran claiming control. Domestically, U.S. immigration enforcement continues unabated, though appeals courts are split on the legality of detaining immigrants without bond hearings, an issue that may reach the Supreme Court. The abortion debate has reignited, with increased use of medication post-Roe v. Wade and a new nationwide ruling potentially putting the issue back before the Supreme Court. Millions of Americans are also bracing for higher student loan payments, adding to the rising costs of gas, food, and healthcare. On the world stage, staple food prices in Senegal continue to climb, making the national dish, thieboudienne, more expensive than ever. Colombia has emerged as a top exporter of mercenaries, with many retired veterans enlisting in foreign conflicts. Meanwhile, Europe appears unconcerned by President Trump’s threats to pull troops from Germany, suggesting diminishing returns for his attempts to punish critics.

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In FaithNews, we’re tracking stories including “Hundreds Attend Smoky Mountain Gathering,” “ECFA Applauds House Vote on Clergy Act,” “Executive Council Completes April Session,” and “First Christian Startup School Now Open.”

Turning to prophecy news, we’re seeing reports on California’s “Fuelmaggedon,” highlighting the catastrophic failure of green energy fantasies as gas prices soar, especially with renewed Middle East conflict and the blocked Strait of Hormuz. Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed a large statue believed to be King Ramses II, the pharaoh from the biblical account of Moses. There’s also discussion around the need for a “Third Testament” to add to or replace the Old and New Testaments. And finally, the Trump Justice Department has launched investigations into 36 Illinois school districts over potential violations regarding pro-LGBT education content and policies.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at May 6th: in 1313 BCE, tradition holds that Moses conducted the first population survey of the Israelite people. Later, in 124 CE, a Roman centurion made an emergency loan to a Jew in En Gedi. Fast forward to 973, when Henry II, later Holy Roman Emperor, was born; his expulsion of Jews from Mayence was famously lamented by poets. And tragically, in 1255, the Vatican ordered all copies of the Talmud to be destroyed.

That’s your #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 5, 2026. Good night.