Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 23, 2026. Today, a key Supreme Court case regarding mail-in ballots could reshape the 2026 midterm elections by restricting the counting of late-arriving votes. Meanwhile, the ongoing situation with Iran continues to dominate headlines. President Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 22, 2026. In today’s top stories, the U.S. is reportedly considering a high-stakes move to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, deploying over 2,000 Marines to the Persian Gulf in an effort to gain leverage. Domestically, student journalists are increasingly clashing with universities over First Amendment rights, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 21, 2026. In today’s top stories, the U.S. is reportedly considering a high-stakes move to seize Iran’s Kharg Island with over 2,000 Marines, aiming to gain leverage despite the U.S. Navy’s current deficiencies in minesweeping. This comes as President Trump’s war against Iran maintains strong […]

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 […]