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Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 31, 2026.
In today’s U.S. news, controversy surrounds the tight Alaska Senate race, spotlighting legal and ethical questions over how two candidates named Dan Sullivan landed on the ballot. Voters in 39 states will face more than 140 ballot measures on Election Day, covering topics from election integrity to wealth taxes. As President Trump seeks to influence the midterms, state and local election officials are planning responses to potential actions, with a focus on security. A rare midterm twist sees government corruption rising near the top of voter concerns, alongside the economy and gas prices. Meanwhile, colleges are adapting to the growing “influencer economy” by adding content creation programs to attract students. On the world stage, Gulf Arab states are reportedly turning to middle powers for security as their doubts about the U.S. grow, especially after the Iran war exposed their vulnerabilities. In the Middle East, Gazans, despite being unable to vote in Israel’s election, are closely watching coalition negotiations, hoping to see the opposition bring an end to Benjamin Netanyahu’s political career. And in Ukraine, while the United States may be pushing a peace plan, neither Ukraine nor Russia seems interested in discussing it, with Russia holding firm on its stance.
Our video lineup features insightful discussions on faith and spirituality, including “An Honest Question Is Not a Sign of Unbelief #shorts #faith,” practical guidance on “How to Pray for Someone Who’s Walked Away from God,” and a timely message from Perry Stone titled, “Is The Door About to Close?”
From the FaithNews RSS feed, we hear that Lee University is preparing to host Celebration 2026 and Homecoming from November 5th to 7th, while Hillsong Worship is set to release new live songs on October 23rd. Additionally, Great American Media has launched Pure Flix Familia, and a new initiative seeks to benefit Native American Ministries.
Turning to prophecy news, we’re closely monitoring a significant development as President Donald Trump’s push to oust Representative Ilhan Omar amid allegations of immigration fraud could trigger a constitutional fight. This follows Omar’s recent public appearance with controversial left-wing streamer Hasan Piker, and legal experts are calling Trump’s move an ‘uncharted’ twist as it heads for a historic Supreme Court test.
Finally, in Jewish history, this October 31st marks several notable events across the centuries. In 445 BCE, Ezra the Scribe read the Scroll of the Law, the Torah, to the Jews of Judea. Fast forward to 475 CE, just a year before the end of the Western Roman Empire, a period of chaos and the rise of Christianity that was not conducive to the well-being of Jewish communities. Later, in 680 CE, Erwig began his reign as King of the Visigoths in Hispania, known for passing severe anti-Jewish laws. We also note a birthdate in 1345.
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