Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 6, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, we celebrate the recognition of 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, now gracing a postage stamp for her powerful work while enslaved. Meanwhile, a “Reagan conservative” federal judge has made the rare move to resign over presidential actions, fueling concerns that […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 5, 2026. In today’s top stories, a ‘Reagan conservative’ federal judge has resigned, citing concerns over presidential actions, while public trust in the Justice Department continues to erode amid perceived White House pressure. The U.S. is moving to increase its missile stockpiles, depleted by recent […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 4, 2026. Today in U.S. news, communities across the country are increasingly pushing back against the proliferation of massive data centers, citing concerns over electricity bills and local impacts, fueling bipartisan opposition. Meanwhile, Congress has ended its recent shutdown but remains deeply divided on the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 3, 2026. In today’s headlines, U.S. news reports a concerning rise in claims of excessive force by immigration agents beyond the national spotlight of Minneapolis, involving U.S. citizens and legal residents. Meanwhile, schools across the nation are implementing new nutrition guidelines and reinstating the Presidential […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 2, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Meta’s new smart glasses are giving us a glimpse into the future of computing, while the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files is making headlines, though they may not provide all the answers many are seeking. A brief government […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 1, 2026. In today’s top stories, a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has been released, detailing his communications with powerful contacts, though it’s unclear if they’ll satisfy all inquiries. Stateside, a partial government shutdown began Saturday, expected to be brief but setting the stage […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 31, 2026. Today, in U.S. news, a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has been released, detailing his communications with powerful contacts, though they may not satisfy all questions. A brief partial government shutdown is expected, setting the stage for significant debates on immigration enforcement […]