#ourCOG Daily Brief [March 5, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 5, 2026.

In today’s top stories, U.S. lawmakers continue to grapple with presidential war powers, as the Senate rejected a bill aimed at curbing the President on Iran, fitting a long pattern of Congress deferring to the executive branch on military decisions. The recent U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran are also sending political ripples through Congress, sparking a key debate over quickly funding the Department of Homeland Security. Meanwhile, the U.S. is now securing limited flights for Americans stranded in the Middle East following initial confusion after the first strikes. Domestically, Texas saw its Democratic Senate nomination secured by James Talarico, while incumbent Republican Senator John Cornyn is headed for a May runoff against Ken Paxton. And, on the tech front, a one-week experiment revealed some flaws when trusting artificial intelligence with daily decisions, raising flags for experts. On the world stage, Iran’s regime, despite facing an historic existential threat from the U.S. and Israeli leaders’ declared aim for regime change, is showing confidence, having prepared with both a political succession plan and a battlefield strategy. Israel, for its part, is employing a dual strategy with Hezbollah, aiming to break the group while preserving ties with Lebanon’s government. And in Cuba, calls for change are growing louder, with more Cubans finding ways to express disapproval of their repressive government.

For our video offerings, you can catch up on “Praise and Worship – March 1, 2026,” and view the “International Women’s Day Chapel | Lena Barber-Howard | March 5, 2026.” We also have a short on faith titled, “Once You’re In Covenant, You’re Untouchable #shorts #god #faith.”

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we’re tracking a “Church Planting Intensive Set for March 11-13,” news that a “Church Files Emergency Appeal to Resume Worship,” and the exciting update that “‘The Bible Recap’ Hits Top 100 on Apple Podcasts.” Plus, a “Multi Million Dollar Gift Launches New Era for SMCH.”

In prophecy news, the Trump administration continues to make headlines for impressive job creation, consistently beating expectations, even with significant cuts to the federal workforce. This strong job market contributes to the U.S. economy’s faster-than-predicted growth over the past year, outpacing other advanced economies, with analysts attributing it to pro-growth policies and a surge in AI investment. However, tragic news also emerged with a mass shooting on Sixth Street, leaving three dead and 14 injured, with the FBI indicating potential terrorism links. Geopolitically, the IDF has announced the completion of its “War of Revival” efforts to eliminate the senior leadership of the Iranian terror axis, culminating with the claimed elimination of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at March 6th: In 19 BCE, King Herod’s Temple was dedicated – technically a refurbishment of the Second Temple. Fast forward to 1239, when the Edict of Valencia validated privileges for Aragon’s Jews, authorizing their courts to handle most cases. The year 1405 saw the birth of John II, who later, as King of Castile and Leon, overturned restrictive Valladolid laws, adopting a more tolerant stance toward the battered Jewish population. And in 1447, the papacy of Nicholas V began.

That’s your #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 5, 2026. Good evening.