#ourCOG Daily Brief [May 20, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 20, 2026.

Globally, Iran has emerged as a significant propaganda player, utilizing viral ‘Lego’ videos that have proven slick, savvy, and accessible to a Western audience, reportedly catching the U.S. completely off guard. Meanwhile, in Argentina, a historic labor law overhaul is raising questions about the endurance of social solidarity, with some workers finding the cost-cutting measures a shock too many. On a positive note for Ukraine, its advances in drone technology have transformed it into a desirable security partner, now sealing deals for drone sales and tech-sharing. Domestically, President Trump continues to extend his grip on the Republican Party, with outspoken critic Thomas Massie losing his primary to a Trump-backed challenger. We’re also seeing U.S. schools face significant budget holes as international graduate student enrollment plummets. In other news, President Trump has released 161 UFO files, citing transparency, though critics view it as a move to appeal to a conspiracy-curious base. And Senator Marco Rubio has solidified his place in Trump’s inner circle by aligning his foreign policy positions with the administration’s agenda.

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From our FaithNews RSS feed, we’re tracking stories including a “Korean Church Organization Partners with Church of God,” a report that “Cuba Maintains Poor Religious Freedom Conditions,” the “U.S. Army Hymn Unveiled for 250th Army Anniversary,” and the designation of “Pentecost Sunday as Evangelism Sunday.”

In prophecy news, we’ve seen significant developments. Just yesterday, President Trump reportedly read God’s promise to Solomon with the world watching Jerusalem, connecting nations’ fates to their relationship with this holy city. Adding to the geopolitical tensions, Russia and Belarus conducted joint nuclear weapons drills on Monday, with Russia having deployed nuclear-capable hypersonic missiles and placing Belarus under its nuclear umbrella. Meanwhile, in the UK, a pastor was arrested for preaching the gospel and speaking out against Islam, facing hate speech charges. And earlier this week, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and fellow lawmaker Yitzhak Kroizer used Jerusalem Day to call for expanded Jewish control on the Temple Mount, even suggesting the rebuilding of the Temple.

Finally, let’s turn our attention to Jewish history. Looking back to May 21st, in 383, Roman Emperor Theodosius II promulgated a law aimed at denying Christians who converted to another religion the right to make a will. While its primary target was pagans and Manicheans, this law likely had some collateral impact on the Jewish community. Later, in 878, when Syracuse was captured by the Muslim Sultan of Sicily from Christian rulers, historical accounts suggest this significant political shift had little effect on the local Jewish population, who had likely settled there since the time of the Greeks.

That’s all for today’s brief. Good evening.