Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 11, 2025. In U.S. news today, Congress is exploring a ban on members trading stocks, aiming to go beyond current transparency rules to prevent potential insider trading. Meanwhile, President Trump’s expanded use of pardons in his second term is drawing criticism, with some suggesting certain […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 10, 2025. In today’s top stories, a significant shift in U.S. politics sees Congress considering a ban on members trading individual stocks, moving beyond mere disclosure to prevent potential insider trading. President Trump’s expanded use of pardon power in his second term is drawing criticism, […]

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Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 9, 2025. In today’s U.S. headlines, we’re tracking President Trump’s expanded use of pardon power in his second term, which critics fear could pose a threat to democracy. On a more positive note, the U.S. is on track for a 20-year low in mass killings, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 8, 2025. In today’s headlines, U.S. news reports a significant drop in mass killings, reaching a two-decade low, with prevention programs and community health initiatives potentially playing a key role. Meanwhile, questions are being raised about military orders and when troops should push back, following […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 7, 2025. In U.S. news today, military leaders are under scrutiny, sparking discussions on when troops should salute or push back against orders whose legality is in question. The Supreme Court may soon overturn a nearly century-old precedent that restricts the president’s ability to fire […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 6, 2025. Today in U.S. news, military leaders are under the microscope regarding recent drug boat attacks, prompting discussions on when troops should follow orders versus push back against those of questionable legality. A significant Supreme Court precedent, nearly a century old, limiting the president’s […]