Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 20, 2026. Today in the U.S., the Navy faces significant challenges in minesweeping capabilities despite years of warnings, while federal judges are increasingly speaking out amidst physical threats and criticism. President Trump’s war against Iran maintains strong support among MAGA voters, though rising costs and […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 19, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Transportation Security Administration employees are once again working without pay, marking the third such instance since last fall amidst a government shutdown, leaving many seeking relief. Meanwhile, Senator Markwayne Mullin faced sharp criticism during his confirmation hearing for Homeland […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 18, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Senator Markwayne Mullin is facing sharp criticism during his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary, particularly from within his own Republican party, despite offering a more conciliatory tone on immigration. Mullin, a former wrestler and plumbing business owner, is […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 17, 2026. In today’s top stories, the Middle East remains a focal point of tension. Iranians find themselves caught between what’s described as unremitting U.S.-Israeli attacks and an unyielding regime, with Israel’s killing of pivotal leader Ali Larijani further escalating the crisis. Meanwhile, Israelis, after […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 15, 2026. Today, the ongoing war in Iran continues to dominate headlines, reverberating across the globe. Domestically, the conflict presents both peril and possibility for nations like Ukraine and Russia, influencing everything from soaring oil prices to military needs, while also creating diplomatic and strategic […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 14, 2026. Today’s headlines are dominated by the ongoing conflict. Domestically, the war with Iran hasn’t galvanized the American public in the same way past conflicts have, even as President Trump’s critics question his govern-by-instinct approach to the endgame, while supporters laud his decisiveness. The […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 13, 2026. Today’s headlines are dominated by the ongoing situation in Iran. In the U.S., President Trump’s govern-by-instinct style is being tested as he hints at an endgame, while American farmers are feeling the squeeze due to the conflict disrupting fertilizer supplies through the Strait […]