Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 19, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. Democratic governors are gaining national attention as potential 2028 presidential contenders, having found ways to challenge the Trump administration. Meanwhile, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg faced court questions regarding social media’s impact on teenagers. President Trump’s “Board of Peace” […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 18, 2026. In today’s headlines, a heartwarming story comes from India where Bipin Dhane inspired a community on a flood-hit island to donate land, bamboo, and labor to build a much-needed school for their children. India is also looking to make a significant leap in […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 17, 2026. In today’s top stories, we mourn the passing of civil rights icon Jesse Jackson, reflecting on his impactful journey from protest to presidential runs. Meanwhile, U.S. policy towards Cuba is under debate, with discussions ranging from regime change to a deal, possibly to […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 16, 2026. In U.S. news today, a debate is heating up in Washington regarding Cuba, focusing on whether the goal is regime change or a strategic deal, potentially aiming to curb China’s presence on the island amidst deteriorating conditions. The U.S. military also successfully boarded […]

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 […]