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 […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 29, 2026. In today’s top stories, the U.S. Supreme Court has made waves, striking down Louisiana’s congressional map as a race-based gerrymander, continuing its reinterpretation of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. The high court is also set to decide on ending deportation protections for hundreds […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 28, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights a concerning uptick in violence against the political right, including incidents involving President Trump, following years when right-wing attacks were more prevalent. The Supreme Court is set to rule on the Trump administration’s ability to end […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 27, 2026. In today’s U.S. and world news, major developments are unfolding. Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI, challenging its shift from a nonprofit promise, begins trial today, testing AI ethics. Meanwhile, security at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner is under intense scrutiny after a gunman […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 26, 2026. Today’s top stories include a dramatic incident at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where a gunman charged toward the ballroom, leading to his arrest. This comes as the Southern Poverty Law Center faces scrutiny regarding the ethics of its undercover operatives within extremist […]