Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 25, 2025. In U.S. news today, reports indicate President Trump’s estimated net worth has doubled to over $6 billion since early 2024, prompting watchdog groups to raise concerns about ethical norms, despite denials from his allies. Meanwhile, US senators have sharply criticized Trump’s proposed Russia-Ukraine […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 24, 2025. In U.S. news today, the Texas town of Wolfforth has recently become the 85th city nationwide to declare itself a “sanctuary for the unborn,” passing an ordinance unanimously. Globally, President Trump’s Gaza peace plan is facing significant challenges as Hamas refuses to disarm, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 23, 2025. Today, we’re tracking global developments, including the conviction of Brazil’s Bolsonaro, seen by some as justice for pandemic losses. We also see the grave humanitarian situation in Sudan, where families, particularly women, are struggling for safety after fleeing El Fasher, which recently fell […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 22, 2025. Stateside, U.S. senators are vocally criticizing President Trump’s Russia-Ukraine peace plan, arguing it rewards aggression. Meanwhile, in Vermont, communities are rallying to preserve their vital general stores, and an Indiana Republican is notable for bucking Trump’s pressure on redistricting, citing his conservative principles. […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 21, 2025. In today’s top stories, we’re seeing shifts in the political landscape both at home and abroad. In U.S. news, Indiana Republican state lawmakers are reportedly bucking pressure from the White House to redraw congressional maps mid-cycle, with one senator citing conservative values for […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 20, 2025. Stateside, the political landscape is buzzing with developments. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s public split with President Trump is causing ripples throughout her Georgia district, bringing divisions within the MAGA movement to light as voters weigh their allegiances. Discussions on gerrymandering are also gaining renewed […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 19, 2025. In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights a significant shift in the 54-year war on drugs, with the Trump administration’s new strategy of non-cooperation marked by boat strikes off Venezuela. Domestically, a Washington D.C. nonprofit, Open Goal Project, is working to level the […]