Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 11, 2025. In U.S. news today, the Senate has moved to end the government shutdown, with eight Democrats crossing the aisle to join Republicans in a vote to reopen federal services; a House vote is expected next. This comes as the Heritage Foundation and the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 10, 2025. Our top stories today begin in the U.S., where the conservative movement is grappling with an uproar over antisemitism, fueled by new information channels, while the legality of the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats, which have killed dozens, remains under expert […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 9, 2025. Across the U.S. today, travelers are facing significant delays and cancellations at the nation’s busiest airports, as over 1,000 flights have been cut due to the ongoing government shutdown forcing the FAA to reduce services amid unpaid air traffic controllers calling out. In […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 7, 2025. On the international front, Hamas is reportedly seeking common ground with former rivals as it maneuvers in advance of post-war governance arrangements in Gaza. Also, South Africa is working to recover its founding story of liberation and freedom, 30 years after scrapping racial […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 6, 2025. In U.S. news, the record-setting government shutdown continues to make headlines, with the first Head Start preschools now closing their doors, impacting thousands of children and families. As lawmakers grapple with ending the impasse, discussions are increasingly pointing back to the rising costs […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 5, 2025. In today’s top stories, we look at national and international developments. Domestically, residents on South Carolina’s Daufuskie Island are fighting to preserve their Gullah heritage amid increasing development pressures. Meanwhile, Democrats celebrated significant wins in states from Virginia to California, indicating strong support […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 4, 2025. In international news, Ukraine’s high schools are modernizing their “Defending Ukraine” curriculum, now incorporating practical skills such as drone operation, first aid, and radio use, moving beyond marching and wooden guns. Meanwhile, Israelis are grappling with the potential deployment of an international force […]