Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 6, 2026. In U.S. news today, the White House ballroom project, which has been privately funded and emblematic of the Trump presidency, may soon receive $1 billion from Congress. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly blocked, despite President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. military […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 5, 2026. In today’s top stories, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked despite President Trump’s declaration of military aid, with both the U.S. and Iran claiming control. Domestically, U.S. immigration enforcement continues unabated, though appeals courts are split on the legality of detaining immigrants without […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 4, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, the national debate over abortion has intensified, with a nationwide ruling now pushing the issue back to the Supreme Court and the campaign trail, despite an increase in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned, largely due to medication […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 3, 2026. In U.S. news today, millions are set to see higher student loan payments, compounding the rise in gas, food, and healthcare costs. The 100th anniversary of Route 66 was celebrated in Joliet, Illinois, with a special baseball game honoring the roots of prison-yard […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 2, 2026. Domestically, Americans are bracing for higher student loan payments, adding to existing increases in gas, food, and healthcare costs. Meanwhile, Congress averted a Department of Homeland Security shutdown, and a new children’s show called ‘Wowsabout’ is set to explore our national parks through […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 1, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. lawmakers managed to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown just before their recess, though high gas prices continue to squeeze voters, deepening concerns for Republicans heading into the midterm elections. A new voting rights ruling is set […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 30, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Congress ended the Department of Homeland Security shutdown and took a one-week recess, while high gas prices continue to squeeze voters, deepening Republican midterm challenges. A new voting rights ruling is amplifying redistricting contests across states, and Congress is […]