#ourCOG Daily Brief [August 6, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 6, 2026.

In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights the nearing midterms, with questions arising about Project 2025 and whether the Trump administration will achieve more goals before a potential shift in power. South Carolina’s Senate race is heating up, as President Trump’s endorsement of Darline Graham, sister to the late senator, puts her against a competitive field. Meanwhile, New Mexico’s investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch is focusing on Blanche and the Department of Justice, with the state even suing the DOJ for records. In Michigan, progressive Democrats have propelled Abdul El-Sayed to a Senate primary win over Rep. Haley Stevens. And in a move to counter federal immigration efforts, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has signed a new law limiting state cooperation with federal deportation plans. Internationally, residents in Kashmir, India, found joy in their annual cleanup of the “500 springs” and a fishing festival. France is grappling with its own rising conservative media mogul, akin to a “Rupert Murdoch,” and the challenge this poses to the nation’s “cultural exception” laws. Finally, we hear the harrowing account of a Ukrainian infantryman, one of many spending “505 nights” under Russian fire, highlighting the struggle against Russia’s numerical advantage on the front lines.

Switching gears to our video content, if you missed them, you can catch up on our **Dallas Church of God Livestream**, be inspired by Jentezen Franklin’s message on **The Power of His Presence**, and delve into discipleship with Bishop Jason Garner from **The Arch Discipleship Weds 08.05.26**.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, the latest updates include the **General Council Fights Human Trafficking**, the **Council of Eighteen Chosen by General Council**, **Ramirez, Charles Nominated for World Missions Posts**, and details on the **International Educators Lunch Set for General Assembly**.

Turning to prophecy news, we’re seeing intense weather patterns with record heat hitting Slovakia and Austria, where temperatures reached 41.4 degrees Celsius (105 F) on August 6th, marking an all-time high for Central Europe. On August 5th, Guatemala’s Fuego volcano erupted, prompting evacuations and a red alert due to significant lava flows. Looking to the Middle East, the Trump administration’s Gaza Peace Council announced on August 4th that Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza is contingent upon Hamas being disarmed. This follows an August 3rd announcement from President Trump that outlines of a deal with Mideast allies to end the Iran war have been reached, with the U.S. temporarily pausing new strikes.

Finally, in Jewish history, this day, August 6th, holds several significant entries. In 412, Roman Emperors Honorius and Theodosius II issued commands against persecuting Jews or confiscating their property without cause, though they warned against disrespecting Christianity. Just thirteen years later, in 425, Emperors Theodosius II and Valentinian III enacted an edict prohibiting Jews from owning Christian slaves. Fast forward to 1187, as Christians and Muslims vied for control of the Middle East, Saladin successfully captured the city of Beirut. And in 1221, the founder of the Dominican Order, Dominic de Guzman, known for his preaching against the Albigensian heresy, passed away; his order later became instrumental in missionary sermons aimed at converting Jews, censoring Jewish religious texts, and leading the Inquisition.

That’s your #ourCOG Daily Brief for August 6, 2026. Join us again tomorrow for more news and updates. Good evening.