Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 4, 2025. In today’s top stories, Ukrainians remain wary as U.S. and Russian negotiators meet to discuss their future, firmly stating their willingness to compromise but not to surrender. Domestically, an unusual alliance has formed in Arizona, where a Democrat and a Republican are working […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 3, 2025. In today’s top stories, a “second strike” by the U.S. military on a suspected drug boat is drawing bipartisan scrutiny, with legal experts questioning if it violated rules of war, especially after reports of killing survivors. Meanwhile, social media continues to be a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 2, 2025. In today’s top stories, a new X feature reveals that many divisive U.S. political accounts are foreign-based, likely profiting from outrage. Meanwhile, Boston and other cities are innovating with mixed-use buildings, stacking homes above libraries to create affordable housing and foster community. On […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 1, 2025. In today’s U.S. news, a shooting incident in Washington D.C. saw two National Guard members wounded just blocks from the White House, leading President Trump to order 500 additional troops to the capital and prompting a significant escalation in his immigration crackdown. This […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 30, 2025. In U.S. news today, New York City is seeing a cautious beginning of rapprochement between Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and business leaders, signaling potential concessions from both sides. Immigration continues to be a focus, with President Trump calling for a review of Afghan immigrants […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 29, 2025. In U.S. news today, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani is beginning a wary rapprochement with the city’s influential financial community, with both sides likely needing to make concessions given their differing political ideologies. President Trump has called for a review of Afghan […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 28, 2025. In U.S. news today, New York City is watching a cautious rapprochement unfold between Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, and the city’s influential business leaders, suggesting both sides will need to make concessions. President Trump has called for a review of Afghan […]