#ourCOG Daily Brief [October 24, 2026]

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

In today’s U.S. news, the upcoming midterms are signaling a significant pivot point for President Trump, with Democrats potentially gaining control of Congress and attention already shifting towards the 2028 election, though his presence on the political stage is expected to remain. Amidst these developments, President Trump is reportedly embracing big-power diplomacy with Vladimir Putin and Russia as he faces potential adverse midterm results. Domestically, the nation is grappling with soaring childcare costs, debating whether to fund universal care or directly support parents, with various state and international models offering insights. Additionally, President Trump’s decision to disinvite international election observers for the midterms has raised concerns both at home and abroad. On a lighter note, Bostonians enjoyed a sweet community cookie swap on Boston Common, with bakers bringing 27,000 cookies. Globally, Europe saw widespread demonstrations in cities like Paris, Milan, and Madrid, addressing a broad range of issues from education to housing. In Mauritania, a fascinating centuries-old tradition continues as one family safeguards an ancient library with over 1,400 manuscripts. Meanwhile, Israel is gearing up for crucial elections next Tuesday, which many see as a defining referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu, the nation’s longest-serving prime minister.

For our video lineup, we featured “Sunday Morning Service (10AM),” followed by “Private Battles Public Victories” with Jentezen Franklin, and “The Mystery Of Near-Death Afterlife Encounters | Episode 1359” with Perry Stone.

From our FaithNews RSS feed, we hear that Lee University is set to host Celebration 2026 and Homecoming from November 5th to 7th. Hillsong Worship is preparing to release new live songs on October 23rd, and Great American Media has launched its new platform, Pure Flix Familia. We also learned about a new initiative seeking to benefit Native American Ministries.

Turning to prophecy news, recent reports indicate that U.S. envoys had planned to offer Moscow a refinery pause and a diesel deal, requesting in return that Ukraine halt strikes on Russia’s oil plants. In Europe, Denmark is reportedly bolstering its defenses by purchasing new long-range missile systems from both Norway and the United States. Domestically, the U.S. poverty rate has remarkably hit its lowest level in history, a truly “greatest story never told.” And in diplomatic circles, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov stated that while Russia would consider U.S. proposals from the Oslo meeting, political concessions remain off the table.

Finally, in Jewish history, today marks a significant date. October 24th is the birthdate of Flavius Domitianus in 51 AD, later known as the Roman Emperor Domitian. Domitian, the son of Vespasian and brother of Titus, played a crucial role in the destruction of Jerusalem, which fortified the Flavian dynasty. He was notably more hostile to the Jewish people than his predecessors, ruthlessly enforcing bans on Romans converting to Judaism and rigorously collecting special taxes, making his death in 96 AD certainly not a day of mourning for the Children of Israel. Also on this day in 69 AD, at the Second Battle of Bedriacum, forces loyal to Vespasian decisively defeated Emperor Vitellius’s army, a victory that further solidified Vespasian’s claim to power.