Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 15, 2026. Today, the ongoing war in Iran continues to dominate headlines, reverberating across the globe. Domestically, the conflict presents both peril and possibility for nations like Ukraine and Russia, influencing everything from soaring oil prices to military needs, while also creating diplomatic and strategic […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 14, 2026. Today’s headlines are dominated by the ongoing conflict. Domestically, the war with Iran hasn’t galvanized the American public in the same way past conflicts have, even as President Trump’s critics question his govern-by-instinct approach to the endgame, while supporters laud his decisiveness. The […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 13, 2026. Today’s headlines are dominated by the ongoing situation in Iran. In the U.S., President Trump’s govern-by-instinct style is being tested as he hints at an endgame, while American farmers are feeling the squeeze due to the conflict disrupting fertilizer supplies through the Strait […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 12, 2026. In today’s U.S. and world news, we’re closely following developments concerning Iran. Despite expectations, Iran is refusing to capitulate, instead pursuing a strategy to raise the costs of conflict so high that the U.S. and Israel might reconsider further attacks. Meanwhile, Israeli Prime […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 11, 2026. In today’s top stories, a near-record number of U.S. representatives and senators are opting not to seek re-election, a trend that could significantly influence the upcoming midterms. Defense Secretary Hegseth’s strong statements on the war in Iran continue to spark debate, energizing his […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 10, 2026. Stateside, the ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran is revealing deep fissures within the Iranian diaspora regarding military action and Tehran’s future. Meanwhile, Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is seeing a crowded special election, with candidates largely avoiding the rift between former Representative Marjorie Taylor […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 9, 2026. In today’s top stories, the race to succeed Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District is seeing 17 candidates, reflecting a splintered Republican coalition amidst Greene’s ongoing criticism of President Trump. The U.S. is investigating a fatal airstrike that hit an Iranian […]