Tensions in the Middle East have again captured global attention after Iran confirmed a direct strike on its nuclear facility in Natanz. The attack,…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 1, 2026. In today’s top stories, the Middle East is facing a new conflict as the U.S. and Israel have launched strikes on Iran. These actions led to the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Saturday, ending nearly four decades of his […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 28, 2026. Today, the Middle East has been thrust into a new conflict as the U.S. and Israel launched a broad campaign of strikes against Iran, hitting at least five Iranian cities, targeting missile sites and top leaders’ offices. Iran has retaliated across the region, […]

Last night, the world lurched forward down a path that seemed inevitable, that could have been prevented, but that is here nonetheless. As the U.S. and Israel launch attacks against the Iranian regime—an action necessitated by Iran’s refusal to abandon…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 27, 2026. In U.S. news today, former President Bill Clinton’s legacy faces further scrutiny as he testifies on the Epstein scandal, potentially diminishing his image among younger Democrats. Meanwhile, President Trump is actively attempting to exert more control over elections through tightened rules and demands […]