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 […]