#ourCOG Daily Brief [January 30, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 30, 2026.

Today in U.S. news, President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh, a former Fed insider, to lead the central bank, a move that has reportedly calmed markets while signaling a potential new direction for the Federal Reserve. Meanwhile, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is generating buzz with his book tour, seen by many as groundwork for a potential 2028 presidential bid. Shapiro, who also spoke at a Monitor Breakfast event, addressed rising antisemitism and his views on voters’ desires from government, as well as his concerns about President Trump making America less safe. Domestically, Minneapolis continues to be a focal point, as protests against oppressive government actions are drawing parallels to the broader struggle for civil rights, prompting questions about when law enforcement can use force and how such incidents are investigated, particularly after two fatal shootings in the city. On the world stage, Myanmar’s junta-backed party has declared an overwhelming victory in recent elections, widely dismissed as a sham but still offering a glimmer of hope for some seeking a return to democratic norms. And globally, the U.S. immigration crackdown, particularly in Minnesota, is reportedly causing Europeans to rethink their esteem for America under President Donald Trump. In China, the toppling of General Zhang highlights Beijing’s ongoing efforts to tackle widespread corruption within its military, with some suggesting leader Xi Jinping may be sacrificing military readiness to consolidate his own power.

And now, a look at some of the latest video content: Jentezen Franklin shares an uplifting message titled “When Everything’s Against You – God Is For You.” Perry Stone offers a personal reflection in “Exposing 4 Things That Almost Destroyed Me | Episode 1321.” And we hear a powerful declaration, “I Am Built For This Unstoppable and Unshakeable.”

In FaithNews, we’re following a multi-million dollar gift that is poised to launch a new era for SMCH. There’s also news about a new fundraising model championing change as nonprofits seek solutions to a recent ‘donor exodus.’ Additionally, IFCJ is expanding its support in Syria by delivering ambulances, and a Black History Celebration is set for February 4th.

Turning to prophecy news, the latest reports for January 30th indicate that White House border czar Tom Homan announced Minnesota Democrats are ready to cooperate with ICE, which could lead to a reduction in federal agents in the state. This follows other recent news, including discussions around whether another Holocaust could happen in today’s world, the emotional return of the last Israeli hostage, Ran Gvili, to Israel, and a significant free-trade deal reached between the EU and India.

Finally, in Jewish history, on this day, January 30th, we remember a tragic massacre of Jews in Freilsburg, Germany in 1349. Later, in 1592, Clement VIII began his papacy, during which he enacted numerous anti-Jewish measures through papal bulls such as Cum Saepe Accidere, which put the Jewish community of Avignon at an economic disadvantage, and Caeca et Obdurata, which banned Jews from living in many Papal states and led to expulsions from Umbria and Bologna. He also issued Cum Hebraeorum militia, prohibiting the reading of the Talmud. Finally, 1648 saw the signing of The Treaty of Münster between Spain and the United Netherlands.