#ourCOG Daily Brief [February 11, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for February 11, 2026.

Today in U.S. news, a heartwarming gathering of thousands of Golden Retrievers provided a joyful break from the headlines in Golden, Colorado. Politically, Republicans in Congress are pushing the “SAVE America Act,” a bill that could significantly alter how Americans vote in federal elections. Meanwhile, prediction markets are seeing a boom, though their polarizing nature keeps their ads out of major events like the Super Bowl. In historical recognition, the 18th-century enslaved poet Phillis Wheatley, known for her revolutionary ideals and tenacity, has been honored with a postage stamp. We also heard a rare story of a federal judge, Mark Wolf, appointed by Ronald Reagan, who resigned from the bench over the actions of a president. Across the globe, women were at the forefront of Bangladesh’s 2024 uprising for democracy, yet their absence from this week’s ballots raises concerns about their future role as Islamist parties gain traction. For sports enthusiasts, Italy’s challenging Stelvio slope is once again proving to be the biggest rival for athletes heading into the Winter Games. And in Nigeria, educator Solomon Ekundayo is ensuring the next generation understands environmental decline through his storybook, “The Loud Cry of Ogun River,” giving a voice to a declining waterway.

Turning to our video offerings, you can catch “Today On Jentezen Franklin TV,” delve into “Fasting Brings Breakthrough | Jentezen Franklin,” and hear a compelling testimony in “I Lost About 4 Years of Memory | Perry Stone.”

From the FaithNews RSS feed, we have several updates: a “Church Planting Intensive Set for March 11-13” has been announced, a “Church Files Emergency Appeal to Resume Worship,” and “‘The Bible Recap’ Hits Top 100 on Apple Podcasts.” Additionally, a “Multi Million Dollar Gift Launches New Era for SMCH.”

In prophecy news from Rapture Ready, satellite images have revealed ancient rivers that could potentially pinpoint the biblical Garden of Eden, challenging centuries of skepticism about its existence. Other recent updates from the source include President Donald Trump pondering his chances at heaven, stating he “did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people.” House Oversight Chairman James Comer has launched an investigation into companies linked to Ilhan Omar’s husband following an unexpected surge in their value, and Admiral Brad Cooper has gained Trump’s trust as a crisis diplomat in ongoing Iran nuclear negotiations.

Finally in Jewish history, looking back to February 12th: in the year 553, Byzantine Emperor Justinian famously ordered the public reading of the Greek translation of the weekly Torah portion on Shabbat morning, while prohibiting rabbis from giving their traditional sermons. Later, in 1049, the papacy of Leo IX began, a pivotal moment leading to the Great Schism of 1054, which officially split Christianity. This division, over subsequent centuries, often left Jewish communities tragically caught in the crossfire between competing Christian sects, resulting in significant death and destruction, with examples including the Great Cossack Uprising and the beginnings of World War I.