Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 9, 2026. We start with a look at today’s headlines. Domestically, America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, reflecting on the Declaration of Independence’s global impact even as political polarization continues at home. Amid this, pressure is mounting to reconsider immigrant children’s rights to public […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 8, 2026. In today’s top stories, pressure is mounting in the U.S. to reconsider immigrant children’s rights to public education, while President Trump’s firm stance on Iran is pushing European allies like NATO towards developing more independent defense strategies. Domestically, communities are grappling with “teen […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 7, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights include President Trump’s “naughty list” concerning Iran war disputes, which is reportedly pushing Europe towards developing more independent defense strategies as trust in the U.S. partnership wanes. Domestically, communities are grappling with “teen takeovers,” revealing young […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 6, 2026. In U.S. news today, the White House ballroom project, which has been privately funded and emblematic of the Trump presidency, may soon receive $1 billion from Congress. Meanwhile, the Strait of Hormuz remains significantly blocked, despite President Trump’s declaration that the U.S. military […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 5, 2026. In today’s top stories, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked despite President Trump’s declaration of military aid, with both the U.S. and Iran claiming control. Domestically, U.S. immigration enforcement continues unabated, though appeals courts are split on the legality of detaining immigrants without […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 4, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, the national debate over abortion has intensified, with a nationwide ruling now pushing the issue back to the Supreme Court and the campaign trail, despite an increase in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned, largely due to medication […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 3, 2026. In U.S. news today, millions are set to see higher student loan payments, compounding the rise in gas, food, and healthcare costs. The 100th anniversary of Route 66 was celebrated in Joliet, Illinois, with a special baseball game honoring the roots of prison-yard […]