#ourCOG Daily Brief [November 21, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 21, 2025.

In today’s top stories, we’re seeing shifts in the political landscape both at home and abroad. In U.S. news, Indiana Republican state lawmakers are reportedly bucking pressure from the White House to redraw congressional maps mid-cycle, with one senator citing conservative values for his opposition. Meanwhile, President Trump’s high-profile case against a former FBI director, James Comey, appears to be in peril due to government missteps. The public falling-out between U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and President Trump is creating a buzz in her Georgia district, highlighting growing splits within the MAGA movement. We’re also looking back at the 1812 roots of gerrymandering battles, as this year’s redistricting efforts cast renewed interest on the practice. And in Hawaii, the people of Lahaina are focusing on rebuilding their culture, not just structures, after the deadliest fire in 100 years. Globally, women fleeing Sudan’s El Fasher face new challenges in keeping their families safe after the city’s fall to a paramilitary group. Donald Trump is looking to reshuffle U.S. Middle East alliances, reportedly giving priority to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman over Israel. And in a surprising turn, the winds of reunification are blowing more strongly in Northern Ireland, with traditionally unionist Protestants now weighing a future within the republic.

On the video front, the latest uploads include thought-provoking content such as “Complaining drains your JOY I Jonathan Vorce #shorts #christian #jesus,” “God Can Use You,” and “AI Experts Warning – The Antichrist System Is Now Being Built | Episode 1311 | Perry Stone.”

From our FaithNews RSS feed, the recent headlines feature “Church of God Publications Releases 75th Anniversary Edition “Red Back Hymnal”,” “Business Bible: Linking Business News to Bible Principles,” “Pentecostal Leaders Minister in Coffeyville, Kansas,” and “Robeck to Present Azusa Lecture on Evangelism at Azusa Street Mission.”

Turning to prophecy news, Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins announced last week that the USDA will require Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients to reapply for the program. This move comes after the department uncovered thousands of instances of fraud and abuse, including over 185,000 dead individuals found on the SNAP rolls. On the global stage, delegates are working to develop a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation, discussing proposals for its structure and provisions for dispute resolution. Domestically, voters in New York and California are described as “insane” for repeating electoral behaviors and expecting different results. Meanwhile, the UN Security Council has approved a U.S. plan for Gaza, authorizing an international stabilization force and outlining a potential route toward an independent Palestinian state following more than two years of conflict.

Finally, in Jewish history, looking back at November 22nd, we note that in 1220, Frederick II, who would later become a protector of the Jews in Frankfurt, was crowned Holy Roman Emperor. The year 1280 marked the end of Pope Nicholas III’s three-year reign, known for his bull encouraging conversion through “sermons and other means.” In 1307, Pope Clement V issued the papal bull *Pastoralis Praeeminentiae*, which mandated the arrest of all Templars across Europe and the seizure of their assets. And sadly, in 1348, anti-Jewish riots reached the Germanic lands of Bavaria and Swabia.

That concludes today’s brief. Thank you for joining us.