Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 1, 2025. In U.S. news, a government shutdown is currently underway, with President Trump reportedly threatening mass layoffs of federal employees as part of partisan spending disputes, signaling a potentially longer-term impact. This comes as two recent deadly attacks have renewed concerns over whether disaffected […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 30, 2025. Today in U.S. and world news, discussions continue around a proposed Trump ceasefire plan for Gaza, with a notable concern being the lack of direct input from Gazans themselves regarding their future self-determination. Meanwhile, economic shifts see India and China exploring closer partnerships […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 29, 2025. We begin with a look at today’s top stories from the U.S. and around the globe. In the U.S., a potential government shutdown looms large, with the Trump administration indicating it might use the event to fire federal employees if a deal isn’t […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 28, 2025. Today’s U.S. news highlights significant domestic and international tensions. Russia’s continued flights over NATO territory are prompting a review of the alliance’s defensive capabilities against Moscow. Domestically, a year after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, regions are still awaiting federal aid despite marking […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 27, 2025. Today in U.S. news, a year after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, regions still await crucial federal aid, highlighting the often-quixotic nature of receiving assistance, even as signs of recovery emerge. The U.S. justice system is facing scrutiny with the indictment of former […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 24, 2025. Today’s news is dominated by escalating tensions both domestically and internationally. In the U.S., a deadly shooting at an ICE detention center in Dallas highlights rising violence. Meanwhile, the ongoing fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension continues the debate surrounding free speech and the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 23, 2025. Today’s news is dominated by President Trump’s pronouncements at the UN, where he framed immigration and environmental concerns as threats to global peace and prosperity. Domestically, the fallout from the Trump administration’s lawsuits against universities continues, with significant settlements already reached and more […]