#ourCOG Daily Brief [October 14, 2026]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 14, 2026.

First, in U.S. news, a federal surge of military personnel in Memphis, initiated by the Trump administration to combat crime, has shown mixed results. While crime rates decreased, a one-year review reveals a complex picture, crediting prior local efforts, added resources, and unfortunately, claims of racial profiling. Elsewhere, a new editor has been named, and the debate surrounding artificial intelligence continues, with some advocates calling for an AI ‘kill switch,’ though its technological implementation remains complicated. The ongoing death penalty debate has been reignited by a botched execution in Tennessee and controversial plans to livestream a firing squad. And in New York, an ICE shooting incident during an immigrant arrest is being framed by federal officials as a matter of local cooperation. Moving to world news, Saudi Arabia is recalibrating its cautious stance as recent Houthi attacks have largely cut off the kingdom, leading them to accept defensive assistance from allies and intensify their own strikes. France is witnessing student protests mirroring the pivotal May 1968 revolution, centered on the country’s education system. Finally, as Canada seeks greater economic independence from the U.S., Thunder Bay is emerging once again as a key symbol of this national drive.

In our video section, we have five recent titles for you: ‘This Week On Jentezen Franklin TV’ covering prayer, ‘Power Unlimited,’ ‘Program 19 — Little Foxes,’ another ‘Power Unlimited’ installment, and ‘Program 21,’ which offers help for low self-esteem.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we have several important updates: a ‘New Initiative Seeks to Benefit Native American Ministries,’ and ‘Operation Compassion Prepares First-Responder Relief Teams for Hurricane Isaias.’ In related news, talent from ‘The Chosen’ has joined award winners for a unique multimedia retelling of ‘The Story of John the Baptist.’ Finally, a case where a ‘San Diego Mayor Punishes Pastor for Christian Beliefs’ is now ‘Heading to the U.S. Supreme Court.’

In prophecy news, the Department of Homeland Security conducted a pre-dawn raid on Ilhan Omar’s home this past Monday, with Omar stating she ‘will not be silenced.’ On October 12th, discussions are underway between U.S., Ukrainian, and European officials, led by Trump’s envoys, to develop ‘new ideas’ to end the war in Ukraine. A significant prophecy update comes from Rabbi Tovia Singer, who claims Daniel’s 1,335-Year Countdown, beginning at the Dome of the Rock, concludes this very year, 2026. Lastly, recent city council meetings in Iowa and Washington reportedly opened with Satanic prayers.

Finally, in Jewish history for October 14th, we look back to several significant events. In 680, Visigoth King Wamba of Hispania, known for his order expelling Jews from Spain as part of a broader policy of abuse and mistreatment, abdicated. Later, in 996, the reign of Fatimid caliph Al-Hakim began, a period during which he ordered Christians to wear half-meter wooden crosses and Jews to wear wooden calves around their necks. Then, in 1066, following William the Conqueror’s victory at the Battle of Hastings, the Jewish community in England was established, as William brought a group of Jews from Rouen, a decision likely made for economic reasons, despite potential disapproval from the Pope.