Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for June 1, 2026. In today’s top stories, Americans appear more skeptical about the benefits of artificial intelligence compared to other nations, while the race for California’s next governor sees Tom Steyer, Steve Hilton, and front-runner Xavier Becerra vying for the top spots, facing significant challenges like […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 31, 2026. In U.S. news today, the search for accountability in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation continues, with Congress largely setting aside party politics, yet showing little in terms of criminal culpability despite public demand and survivor calls. Discussions around voting rights are also prominent, as […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 30, 2026. First, let’s look at today’s headlines. In U.S. news, a recent Supreme Court decision on voting rights has reignited conversations about racial inequality, prompting states like South Carolina to proceed cautiously with redistricting. The Trump administration has also announced changes to the green […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 29, 2026. In today’s top stories, we begin in the U.S. where some Southern states are hitting the brakes on redistricting despite a Supreme Court ruling last month, with South Carolina deferring decisions due to the complexities involved. Meanwhile, empty federal buildings present both a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 27, 2026. In today’s top stories, we begin in the U.S. where Abraham Lincoln’s Illinois home anticipates more visitors as Route 66 approaches its centennial. Texas saw Attorney General Paxton easily defeat Senator Cornyn, a clear sign of former President Trump’s strong influence on GOP […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 26, 2026. In today’s top stories, a key question on many minds globally is the effectiveness of sanctions, as nations like Russia and Iran continue to pursue their agendas despite Western pressure. Domestically, the U.S. is grappling with a severe affordable housing crisis, even in […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 25, 2026. Today in the U.S., the affordable housing crisis continues to deepen, with even traditionally inexpensive areas like Florida and the South now facing soaring home prices that far outpace wage growth. Politically, President Donald Trump’s emerging proposal to end the Iran war is […]