Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 11, 2026. Today in U.S. news, a heartwarming gathering of thousands of Golden Retrievers provided a joyful break from the headlines in Golden, Colorado. Politically, Republicans in Congress are pushing the “SAVE America Act,” a bill that could significantly alter how Americans vote in federal […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 10, 2026. Today in world news, Iran continues to urge attendance at rallies marking the anniversary of its revolution, even as many citizens reportedly feel more estranged than ever due to ongoing brutality. Meanwhile, in the exhilarating world of Olympic slopestyle skiing, athletes are finding […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 9, 2026. Today in the news, we’re seeing shifts both domestically and abroad. In the U.S., prediction markets are booming, yet their Super Bowl ads are banned due to their polarizing nature. The 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, who wrote while enslaved and inspired generations, is […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 8, 2026. In today’s top stories, prediction markets are booming, yet their ads remain banned from major events like the Super Bowl, highlighting their popular but polarizing nature. The 18th-century enslaved poet Phillis Wheatley is being honored with a postage stamp, recognized for her revolutionary […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 7, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, concerns are growing as the firewall between the White House and the Justice Department appears to erode, with polls indicating a significant decline in public trust regarding the impartiality of federal law enforcement. This comes after a rare resignation […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 6, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, we celebrate the recognition of 18th-century poet Phillis Wheatley, now gracing a postage stamp for her powerful work while enslaved. Meanwhile, a “Reagan conservative” federal judge has made the rare move to resign over presidential actions, fueling concerns that […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 5, 2026. In today’s top stories, a ‘Reagan conservative’ federal judge has resigned, citing concerns over presidential actions, while public trust in the Justice Department continues to erode amid perceived White House pressure. The U.S. is moving to increase its missile stockpiles, depleted by recent […]