Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 25, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, gubernatorial candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is navigating questions about his place within the evolving MAGA movement, which is increasingly focused on ‘heritage Americans,’ even as he promotes tax cuts and data centers in Ohio. Furthermore, colleges are under pressure from […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 23, 2026. In today’s top stories, a federal test could put pressure on colleges, potentially leading them to lose federal student loan access if graduates don’t see a significant income boost. Meanwhile, a shooting in Texas involving an immigrant is renewing concerns over ICE tactics […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 20, 2026. In today’s top stories, President Donald Trump has widened his battle with the press, banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, labeling them “fake news” purveyors. Meanwhile, Cam Hamilton faces a significant “trial by fire” as the new FEMA chief, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 19, 2026. In U.S. news today, President Donald Trump has significantly widened his battle with the press, banning CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, labeling them as purveyors of ‘fake news.’ Elsewhere, new FEMA chief Cam Hamilton faces a trial by fire, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 17, 2026. Today in U.S. news, we’re seeing a deeper look into how Native American ideas played a role in shaping the American Revolution and modern America, a relationship often oversimplified. Meanwhile, the Federal Reserve has raised interest rates for the first time in three […]