#ourCOG Daily Brief [September 19, 2026]

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

In U.S. news today, President Donald Trump has significantly widened his battle with the press, banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, labeling them as purveyors of ‘fake news.’ Elsewhere, new FEMA chief Cam Hamilton faces a trial by fire, pursuing reforms that emphasize local responders amid rising disaster needs. On the technological front, historian Margaret O’Mara reassures that AI’s rapid growth and risks can be managed, drawing parallels to past eras. We’re also reflecting on the complex and often overlooked influence of Native American ideas that helped shape the American Revolution and the nation we know today. Economically, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three years in an effort to tamp down inflation, with experts noting the Iran war’s impact on fuel and food prices. Shifting to world news, Denmark’s leaders express cautious optimism regarding a Greenland deal with President Trump, set for signing next week after months of tension. The Houthi offensive in Yemen continues to have significant implications for the Mideast and global trade, disrupting Saudi oil exports. And in an inspiring story from Somaliland, women basketball players are shooting high, fighting to represent their breakaway state on and off the court.

Looking at our latest videos, we have our Sunday Morning Service from September 19, 2026, and also ‘A Dying Mom’s Last Warning Message,’ which is Episode 1354 featuring Perry Stone.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we’re pleased to report that the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home has dedicated its newly renovated cottage. Other news includes groups hosting a 9/11 Memorial Climb, a wonderful event where more than 500 Jordanians came to Christ, and the exciting milestone of Church of God Membership topping 10 Million.

In our latest prophecy news, recent headlines include Pakistan’s pledge to defend Saudi Arabia amid escalating Houthi attacks. We also note news from September 18th highlighting the U.S. economy’s remarkable new records in 2025, with poverty rates falling to historic lows and median household income reaching record highs. This comes as rising oil prices, now crossing $100 a barrel, are being met with confidence in the US economy’s resilience. Perhaps one of the most significant reports is from September 16th, detailing the sounding of the shofar on the Temple Mount for the first time in thousands of years, a deeply symbolic event for many.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back to this day, September 19th, in the year 324, Constantine I began his reign as the sole ruler of the Roman Empire. Constantine, known for supporting the separation of Easter dates from Pesach and continuing the Fiscus Judaicus tax, set a precedent. Later, in 335, his nephew Dalmatius was elevated to Caesar. However, following Constantine’s death, his successor Constantius II reportedly had Dalmatius murdered. This period under Constantine and his successors proved challenging for the Jewish people, as Constantinus consolidated power leading to a series of explicitly anti-Jewish laws and regulations.