#ourCOG Daily Brief [July 19, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for July 19, 2026.

Today in U.S. news, after a series of deadly incidents, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will now require officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, with federal law enforcement having quickly defended officials in past fatal shootings during immigration operations. On a lighter note, spontaneous group singing, reminiscent of World Cup stadium anthems, is gaining traction across the U.S., fostering unity and national bonds. Fifty years after their graduation, a bicentennial class from 1976 reflects on a divided America but finds enduring hope in its citizens. Meanwhile, the U.S.-Iran conflict has moved from a faltering ceasefire to what appears to be a renewed, yet limited, war with no clear end in sight, as the American public shows little appetite for escalating the situation. Internationally, an anti-corruption candidate in Colombia made headlines using an elephant costume to protest government waste. Greece’s Mount Olympus is under consideration for UNESCO World Heritage status, recognizing its significant environmental and cultural value. And ten years after Brexit, political winds in Britain are shifting, with many young voters now expressing interest in rejoining the European Union.

Looking at some of the latest video content, you can catch “Sunday Service” at citylife church, broadcasting live at 9:30 AM and 11:30 AM EST. There’s also the “Dallas Church of God Livestream,” and “Sunday Service at Free Chapel With Pastor Jentezen Franklin” at 11 AM.

In FaithNews, updates include an “International Educators Lunch Set for General Assembly,” AFFIRM Films’ “‘A Music City Story’” now in production in Nashville, the nationwide launch of ChristianPremaritalCounseling.com, and the release of the “Agenda for General Assembly.”

Turning to prophecy news, the U.S.-Iran conflict continues to dominate headlines, with two American soldiers tragically killed and another missing in an Iranian attack on a base in Jordan. This comes after reports of Putin’s mysterious ‘Doomsday plane’ landing in Iran amidst spiraling US-Iran conflict, F-35 deployments, and renewed strikes. The U.S. recently conducted its sixth consecutive night of airstrikes on Iran, facing threats of “infrastructure for infrastructure” warfare. Separately, Israel is reportedly preparing for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism in 2030, expecting millions of Christian pilgrims.

Finally, in Jewish history, this day, July 19th, marks several significant events. In 64 CE, the Great Fire of Rome came to an end. Interestingly, Jews in Rome during Nero’s reign had a relatively peaceful time, thanks in part to Empress Poppæa Sabina, though this situation would change drastically with the Great Revolt beginning just two years later. Centuries later, on July 19, 362, the Roman Emperor Julian, often known as Julian the Apostate, arrived in Antioch to prepare for an invasion of Persia. While there, he met with Jewish leaders, promising them he would rebuild the Temple.