#ourCOG Daily Brief [May 30, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 30, 2026.

First, let’s look at today’s headlines. In U.S. news, a recent Supreme Court decision on voting rights has reignited conversations about racial inequality, prompting states like South Carolina to proceed cautiously with redistricting. The Trump administration has also announced changes to the green card process, which could require many applicants for permanent residency to return to their home countries. Meanwhile, a growing number of underused federal buildings are seen as an opportunity for redevelopment, though bureaucratic hurdles remain. On the education front, despite some student jeers at commencement ceremonies, colleges are increasingly integrating AI into their curricula. Around the globe, tensions are rising between India and Pakistan due to an accelerating arms race involving faster, less predictable technologies, raising concerns about future clashes. Colombian voters are at the polls, weighing outgoing President Gustavo Petro’s social welfare policies against a renewed focus on security. And in Norway, known for its high sense of community, events like “dugnads” are being highlighted as key to bolstering this national mindset.

On the video front, our latest offering is “Sunday Morning Service (10AM), May 30, 2026, The INVISIBLE War – Michael Now Battling The Ancient Prince Of Persia | Episode 1338 | Perry Stone.”

From the FaithNews RSS feed, we’re seeing updates on a “Korean Church Organization Partners with Church of God,” reports that “Cuba Maintains Poor Religious Freedom Conditions,” news of a “U.S. Army Hymn Unveiled for 250th Army Anniversary,” and that “Pentecost Sunday Designated ‘Evangelism Sunday.’”

In prophecy news, the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a significant seizure of one billion dollars in Iranian cryptocurrency assets, part of “Operation Epic” targeting Iran’s shadow banking network. Internationally, the UN has controversially placed Israel on a sexual violence blacklist alongside groups like Hamas and ISIS, a move strongly condemned by Israeli officials. We also note a report on how the anticipation of the Rapture can significantly change our understanding of current world events, and an article discussing appearances by prominent Democratic leaders on a controversial streamer’s show.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at May 31st: In 1279 BCE, Ramses II became pharaoh of Ancient Egypt, a period that would have followed the Exodus, during which he reasserted Egyptian power. Later, in 70 C.E., the Jewish defenders of Jerusalem were forced to surrender the city’s first wall to the Romans. And in 942, we remember the passing of Sa’adia ben Joseph, also known as Rav Saadia Gaon, a pivotal figure who invigorated the Academy at Sura and contributed extensively to Jewish scholarship.

That’s your #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 30, 2026. Have a good evening.