#ourCOG Daily Brief [March 22, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 22, 2026.

In today’s top stories, the U.S. is reportedly considering a high-stakes move to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, deploying over 2,000 Marines to the Persian Gulf in an effort to gain leverage. Domestically, student journalists are increasingly clashing with universities over First Amendment rights, prompting legislative proposals in at least six states. Concerns are also mounting regarding the U.S. Navy’s inadequate minesweeping capabilities, especially crucial for securing the Strait of Hormuz. Federal judges, typically communicating through written opinions, are now speaking out due to rising physical threats and public criticism. Politically, President Trump’s war against Iran still holds strong support among his MAGA base, despite criticism from conservative commentators, though the longevity of this support amidst rising war costs and gas prices remains uncertain. Internationally, Iran-ally Hezbollah is deeply entrenched in what it views as an existential war with Israel, though its ultimate fate in the broader regional conflict may be out of its hands. Japan’s Prime Minister navigated a high-stakes meeting in Washington “unscathed,” but long-term concerns about China and the reliability of the U.S. partnership persist. And after a surprise military intervention in Venezuela, any similar attempt by the Trump administration to intervene in Cuba would likely face a very different and much more difficult challenge.

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From our FaithNews RSS feed, we have four recent headlines: “Church Planting Intensive In Session,” news about the “‘Jesus Wells’ Campaign Focuses on ‘World’s Thirstiest Communities’,” a report that a “Ministry Wins ‘Best Children’s Feature’ at Movieguide® Awards,” and an announcement for a “Church Planting Intensive Set for March 11-13.”

In prophecy news, a newly unearthed memo from the Biden CIA reportedly classified traditional family values as a sign of white “extremism,” following a similar controversial branding of Latin Mass Catholics. Meanwhile, some Sages of Israel interpret America’s confrontation with Iran as a pivotal event, potentially marking the beginning of the Messiah’s clock. The United States is also experiencing an historic heat wave, with many cities from California to Missouri expecting record March temperatures. And in Iran, the new supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has publicly vowed that “murderers” will pay for the recent killing of top security chief Ali Larijani.

Finally, turning to Jewish history, on this day, March 23, 1369, a pivotal event unfolded with the beheading of King Pedro of Castile by his rival brother, Henry of Trastamara. King Pedro, known for his friendly relations with the Jewish community and employing Abraham ibn Zaral as his physician, was overthrown by Henry, who was notably hostile to Jews. This power shift marked the end of a devastating civil war, largely sparked by Henry’s violent hatred for a Jew close to King Pedro, leading to untold suffering for the country’s Jewish population.