#ourCOG Daily Brief [January 24, 2026]

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

Starting with U.S. news, a deadly shooting involving federal immigration officers in Minneapolis has frayed nerves, with the Police Chief urging peace. On the political landscape, former Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel seems to be laying groundwork for a presidential bid, focusing on strategies to revive the Democratic Party’s image. The Trump administration is also under scrutiny for reportedly testing the independence of the military’s long-standing newspaper, Stars and Stripes. While voters credit President Trump for border security, a significant number now disapprove of his overall immigration handling, an issue that may evolve into a challenge for the GOP. In legal developments, Special Counsel Jack Smith publicly asserted he has ample evidence to demonstrate President Trump broke the law in efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Turning to world events, Iran is attempting to reshape the narrative following a crackdown that left thousands dead, blaming external “agents” amidst an internet blackout. In Syria, Damascus’s military advances are dimming Kurdish hopes for autonomy, with the U.S. now aligning its support behind a unified Syria. And a harsh winter is compounding the suffering in Gaza, where tens of thousands of displaced Palestinians are enduring frigid conditions in flimsy tents.

Looking at our latest video offerings, we have “Chaos Around You? Here’s How to Find Peace,” followed by two online services with Pastor Jentezen Franklin, scheduled for 11 am and 9 am.

From the FaithNews RSS feed, the latest headlines include “Black History Celebration Set for February 4,” “‘Religious Freedom Day’ Commemorated,” “Leaders React to Storming of Church in Minnesota by ICE Protestors,” and “General Assembly Website Launches: GA26.org.”

Turning to prophecy news, the latest reports highlight discussions around immigration enforcement, noting claims that Americans support President Trump’s crackdown despite opposing media narratives. Another report details the House panel’s approval of contempt of Congress resolutions against former President Bill and Hillary Clinton, linked to an investigation into a sex offender. Climate change is also discussed, with claims that “global warming has gone cold as an issue” for voters, citing President Trump’s stance. Finally, a recent piece covers Republican investigations into a Somali immigrant welfare fraud scandal in Minnesota, which some suggest is part of a larger Democratic election scheme involving immigrants.

And finally, in Jewish history, looking back to this day, January 24th, the year 41 CE, we remember the assassination of Emperor Caligula. Accompanied by Herod Agrippa, the last Jewish King of Judea, Caligula was struck down by a Praetorian tribune with such force he was almost “filleted in half.” Despite his tyrannical and often bizarre behavior—including alleged incest, planning to name his horse a Roman Consul, and believing himself a divinity—historians note his treatment of Jews stemmed more from his general “certifiable nut case” demeanor rather than specific antisemitism. He murdered several family members and demanded public worship, receiving a delegation of Jews from Alexandria shortly before his death.