#ourCOG Daily Brief [April 24, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 24, 2026.

In today’s top stories, domestically, the Trump administration has moved to reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, though public opinion on its effects remains divided. Tensions continue with Iran, with the U.S. and Iran wrangling over the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, prompting renewed discussions about past nuclear deals. President Trump’s $500 million bailout of Spirit Airlines, giving the government a significant stake, has drawn criticism over potential “quasi-nationalization.” Meanwhile, the President is also pushing for national voter ID requirements as midterms approach, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s religious rhetoric is stirring debate within the military regarding unity and religious freedom. Internationally, Lebanon is assessing the heavy toll of the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as a ceasefire is extended, with neither side showing signs of backing down. Japan’s Prime Minister Takaichi is leveraging her popularity to push for constitutional reform, a significant shift from the nation’s postwar pacifism. And in Gaza, rare municipal elections are being held, coinciding with voting in the West Bank, offering a glimmer of hope for Palestinian unity and addressing vital issues like water and sanitation.

Turning to our video segment, you can find the latest on “Digging The Family Well” with Jentezen Franklin, an urgent message asking “Will You Survive The Soon Coming APOCALYPSE?” in Episode 1333 with Perry Stone, and “This Week On Jentezen Franklin TV” focusing on #prayer.

From the FaithNews RSS feed, our latest updates include the “Executive Council Completes April Session,” news about the “First Christian Startup School Now Open,” a “Presidential Message Commemorating 250 Years of the Bible in America,” and an announcement that the “City of Refuge to be Featured in New Documentary.”

In prophecy news, the House Judiciary Chairman has ordered the Southern Poverty Law Center to turn over its communications with the Biden DOJ and FBI by April 30. President Trump issued a strong directive for the U.S. military to “shoot and kill” Iranian small boats obstructing the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying mine-clearing efforts. Significant geopolitical moves were seen in Jerusalem, where Argentine President Javier Milei and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signed the Isaac Accords, forming a new Jewish-Christian alliance against terrorism and Iran. Additionally, EU member states are set to discuss their cooperation agreement with Israel, with Spain leading calls to potentially suspend the deal.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking at April 25th, we note several impactful events. In 693, the Sixteenth Council of Toledo introduced oppressive regulations against Jews under the Visigoths, a move that would later encourage Jewish support for the Moors. Flash forward to 799, Pope Leo III, known for initiating forced conversions, was attacked by relatives of Adir I. And looking at birthdates, April 25th marks the birth of Duke Frederick II the Quarrelsome in 1211, who notably granted a privilegium to Austrian Jews in 1244.

That’s your #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 24, 2026. Good night.