Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 15, 2026. In U.S. news today, Secretary of State Marco Rubio adopted a softer tone with European allies regarding the Trump administration’s intent to reshape the trans-Atlantic alliance, while still maintaining a firm stance. Meanwhile, an ICE official has indicated that officers appear to have […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 14, 2026. In today’s sports news, the Olympics saw Jordan Stolz capture gold in the 500-meter speedskating. Meanwhile, figure skating sensation Ilia Malinin, renowned for his quadruple Axel, faced the intense pressures of the Olympic spotlight, falling short of an expected gold. Beyond the competitive […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 13, 2026. Today in the U.S., discussions are underway as America approaches its 250th anniversary, with reenactors like George Washington and Ben Franklin calling for a complex and true retelling of the nation’s founding story. The last U.S.-Russia arms control treaty has expired, sparking calls […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 11, 2026. Today in U.S. news, a heartwarming gathering of thousands of Golden Retrievers provided a joyful break from the headlines in Golden, Colorado. Politically, Republicans in Congress are pushing the “SAVE America Act,” a bill that could significantly alter how Americans vote in federal […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 10, 2026. Today in world news, Iran continues to urge attendance at rallies marking the anniversary of its revolution, even as many citizens reportedly feel more estranged than ever due to ongoing brutality. Meanwhile, in the exhilarating world of Olympic slopestyle skiing, athletes are finding […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 9, 2026. Today in the news, we’re seeing shifts both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., prediction markets are booming, yet their Super Bowl ads are banned due to their polarizing nature. The 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, who wrote while enslaved and inspired generations, is […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 8, 2026. In today’s top stories, prediction markets are booming, yet their ads remain banned from major events like the Super Bowl, highlighting their popular but polarizing nature. The 18th-century enslaved poet Phillis Wheatley is being honored with a postage stamp, recognized for her revolutionary […]