Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 4, 2026. Today in U.S. news, communities across the country are increasingly pushing back against the proliferation of massive data centers, citing concerns over electricity bills and local impacts, fueling bipartisan opposition. Meanwhile, Congress has ended its recent shutdown but remains deeply divided on the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 3, 2026. In today’s headlines, U.S. news reports a concerning rise in claims of excessive force by immigration agents beyond the national spotlight of Minneapolis, involving U.S. citizens and legal residents. Meanwhile, schools across the nation are implementing new nutrition guidelines and reinstating the Presidential […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 2, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Meta’s new smart glasses are giving us a glimpse into the future of computing, while the latest release of Jeffrey Epstein files is making headlines, though they may not provide all the answers many are seeking. A brief government […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 1, 2026. In today’s top stories, a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has been released, detailing his communications with powerful contacts, though it’s unclear if they’ll satisfy all inquiries. Stateside, a partial government shutdown began Saturday, expected to be brief but setting the stage […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 31, 2026. Today, in U.S. news, a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has been released, detailing his communications with powerful contacts, though they may not satisfy all questions. A brief partial government shutdown is expected, setting the stage for significant debates on immigration enforcement […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 30, 2026. Today in U.S. news, President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Fed insider, to lead the central bank, a move that has reportedly calmed markets while signaling a potential new direction for the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is generating […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 29, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news is dominated by the political landscape, with an FBI raid in Georgia shaking the state as President Trump continues to weigh lawsuits over his 2020 election loss. On immigration, the Trump administration appears to be shifting tactics, […]