#ourCOG Daily Brief [November 8, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 8, 2026.

Today’s headlines are dominated by the aftermath of the recent midterm elections in the U.S., where voters sent a clear message to politicians: tackle corruption, integrity, and ethics, issues that drove many to the polls. The Democrats’ decisive victory is expected to influence President Trump’s foreign policy, particularly concerning the Iran war, which voters indicated was a significant concern alongside the economy. This war has sparked post-election finger-pointing among Republicans, as uranium is once again sought under Navajo land in New Mexico, stirring historical tensions. While Democrats gained ground, ballot measures showed a more complex picture of voter sentiments on specific policies. Internationally, Europe saw dozens of flights targeted by hoax bomb threats, causing diversions and emergency landings, though no suspicious items were found. In southern Lebanon, despite an earlier ceasefire, the Israeli military continues to occupy a large area. Meanwhile, French students and workers are protesting economic conditions, echoing the significant demonstrations of May 1968.

In video updates, you can find the latest from **Sunday Service | Sundays at 9:30AM & 11:30AM EST | citylife church**, a deep dive into **What Is Grace, Really? A Simple Definition #shorts #whatisgrace #graceofgod**, and the **Sunday Service Live at Free Chapel with Pastor Jentezen Franklin I 9am**.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we have updates on **Lee University to Host Celebration 2026 and Homecoming Nov. 5-7**, **Hillsong Worship to Release New Live Songs October 23**, **Great American Media Launches Pure Flix Familia**, and a **New Initiative Seeks to Benefit Native American Ministries**.

Turning to prophecy news, there’s been much discussion surrounding the mysterious flight of Trump’s ‘Doomsday Plane,’ the E-4B “Nightwatch,” which took off from Nebraska and flew east without explanation. This comes as a California city moves to legally recognize polyamorous partnerships, a development many see as America redefining relationships, while Pope Leo has reportedly given a top post to a feminist who supports gay blessings. Politically, JD Vance has attributed Republican midterm losses to the Iran war and called for a change in America’s relationship with Israel. Finally, EU and NATO officials are clarifying their roles in talks concerning Ukraine’s post-war reconstruction, ahead of a summit next week in Abu Dhabi.

And in Jewish history, looking back to November 9th, we find some truly stark moments. In the year 694, the Seventeenth Council of Toledo convened, where the Visigoth Catholic monarch, King Egica, publicly accused Jews of plotting to “exterminate and destroy their homeland.” This charge served as the pretext for enacting some of the most severe anti-Jewish laws in Iberia, essentially rendering Jews and their property as possessions of the crown. It’s no wonder, then, that when the Moors invaded Spain in 711, they were greeted with open arms by the Jewish community. Additionally, November 9th, 1382, marks the publication date for the Cambridge Yiddish Codex.