#ourCOG Daily Brief [August 3, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 3, 2026.

In today’s headlines, we start in the U.S. where the Wisconsin governor’s race is drawing attention as Democrats test the viability of a democratic socialist candidate in a crucial swing state. Parents, meanwhile, are increasingly turning to AI to help their children navigate the complex process of college selection. For a taste of local culture, Springfield, Illinois, is celebrating its unique “horseshoe” sandwich – a local favorite featuring meat, fries, and cheese sauce. On a more serious note, some 350,000 Haitian and Syrian immigrants face uncertainty as their temporary protected status ends, prompting a scramble for options as few wish to return to their troubled home countries. The U.S. military is also reportedly adapting its drone tactics, taking lessons from the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East to evolve how troops fight. Globally, a proposed U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal is raising questions, with other nations reportedly considering their own nuclear programs, potentially even weapons. Tensions in the Middle East remain high; President Trump, after earlier threats of additional strikes on Iran amid rising warnings and Israeli actions, now claims to have reached an outline of a deal with Middle East allies to end the war, stating the U.S. will hold off on further strikes.

For your viewing pleasure, we highlight some recent video offerings: “FIVE VOICES | ONE MESSAGE,” followed by the “Dallas Church of God Livestream,” and “Divine Prayer Night Live With Pastor Jentezen Franklin I 5pm.”

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we have several important updates: The General Council is fighting human trafficking, the Council of Eighteen has been chosen by the General Council, and Ramirez and Charles have been nominated for World Missions Posts. Additionally, an International Educators Lunch is set for the General Assembly.

Turning to prophecy news, President Trump announced today that Middle East allies have reached the outline of a deal to end the Iran war, leading the U.S. to stop new strikes for now. This follows yesterday’s tragic reports from Kyiv, where a Russian barrage of missiles and drones killed at least nine people and damaged the Lithuanian embassy. Earlier in the month, mystery continued to surround the Vatican, particularly concerning its “Lucifer” telescope. And on July 31st, President Trump stated that his ‘Board of Peace’ had reached an agreement for the disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, even as mediator Pakistan maintained that negotiations between Iran and the United States were ongoing.

Finally, in Jewish history, this day, August 3rd, recalls several significant events. In 8 C.E., Roman general Tiberius defeated the Dalmatians. Tiberius, who would later become Caesar and appoint Pontius Pilate as procurator of Judea, showed an inconsistent, moody approach to Jewish affairs, notably overruling Pilate when Jews complained about desecrated shields in Jerusalem. Later, in 435, Byzantine Emperor Theodosius II exiled Nestorius, the deposed Patriarch of Constantinople and originator of Nestorianism, to a monastery in Egypt.