Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 29, 2025. Today in U.S. news, California is taking steps to counteract Texas’s bid for more Republican House seats by putting its own redistricting plan on the November 4th ballot. Meanwhile, democratic socialists, led by Zohran Mamdani in New York, are finding their voice by […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 28, 2025. In today’s global news, we’re tracking developments from the Middle East, where Iran has quietly signaled support for the Trump ceasefire plan in Gaza, reportedly accepted by its ally Hamas. Analysts suggest this move is part of Tehran’s efforts to reshape its regional […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 27, 2025. In U.S. news today, democratic socialists may be finding a stronger voice as Zohran Mamdani shifts his campaign focus to the high cost of living, with his success in New York potentially reshaping the Democratic Party. Detroit is celebrating a historic drop in […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2025. Today, in U.S. news, Detroit continues to make headlines with violent crime falling to historic lows, a testament to strong community bonds, while in California, Connie Bell faces daunting choices as she charts a future after losing both her husband and her home […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 25, 2025. Today in U.S. news, we’re tracking the resilience of individuals like Connie Bell, who is charting a new future after tragic personal loss and the devastating LA wildfires. Political disputes are highlighted in Arizona, where a House seat remains vacant due to delays […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 24, 2025. Here at home, political news includes an Arizona congressional district waiting over a month for Adelita Grijalva to be sworn into the House amidst legal challenges, while Virginia prepares for a competitive governor’s race seen as a test for Democrats. In New York […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 23, 2025. Today in U.S. news, New York Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch, lauded for modernizing the NYPD, may face challenges with mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani due to their differing views on combating crime. In Washington, President Trump’s project to replace the East Wing with a […]