#ourCOG Daily Brief [March 24, 2026]

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

Today in U.S. news, ICE personnel have arrived at over a dozen U.S. airports as TSA staffers continue to work without pay, leading to persistent long security lines. The Supreme Court is currently deliberating a crucial mail-in ballot case that could significantly impact the counting of late-arriving ballots in the upcoming 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, President Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days, postponing power plant strikes, and citing “very good and productive conversations” that could lead to a “complete and total resolution” in the conflict. In Maine, federal immigration enforcement has highlighted the deep community bonds formed by immigrants over decades, with local communities showing widespread support. The U.S. is also reportedly considering a high-stakes move: seizing Iran’s Kharg Island, with over 2,000 Marines heading to the Persian Gulf to potentially gain leverage over Tehran’s oil-shipping infrastructure. On the world stage, Iran’s asymmetric military strategy, including the threat to close the Strait of Hormuz, has given its rulers confidence to issue their own demands in the war’s endgame. In Kenya, citizens are taking matters into their own hands, policing social media feeds due to inadequate moderation by platforms like TikTok. And Europe’s energy policy, reshaped after the Ukraine war, is now being tested by the Iran conflict, revealing lingering vulnerabilities, particularly for nations like Germany.

Turning to our video section, you might be interested in “The Great Return, Chapel” with Phil Cook, recorded today, March 24, 2026. Also available is a thought-provoking short titled “The Moment Lust Actually Begins,” offering a Christian perspective.

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

In prophecy news, a $33 billion gas-fired mega-project in Ohio was unveiled today by Wright and Lutnick, in partnership with SoftBank and American Energy Power Company, aiming for 10 gigawatts of generation capacity. This follows yesterday’s news of Iran threatening to “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if President Trump targets their energy facilities, while Israel continued strikes on Lebanon bridges. Earlier this week, a leaked memo from the Biden CIA reportedly classified traditional family values as a sign of white ‘extremism,’ echoing previous claims about Latin Mass Catholics. And there’s been discussion on how America’s potential defeat of Iran could be seen as the moment the Messiah’s clock starts ticking, a geopolitical event reportedly foreseen by the Sages of Israel over 1,500 years ago.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at March 25th: In 972, Sviatoslav I, who had conquered the Khazarian kingdom, passed away. The Khazar Jewish population is thought to have assimilated or migrated thereafter. And in 1144, it’s been suggested that relatives of William of Norwich, in a misguided attempt to gain sanctity, attempted to crucify him on Good Friday, leading to the infamous Blood Libel at Norwich.