#ourCOG Daily Brief [September 24, 2025]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 24, 2025.

Today’s news is dominated by escalating tensions both domestically and internationally. In the U.S., a deadly shooting at an ICE detention center in Dallas highlights rising violence. Meanwhile, the ongoing fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension continues the debate surrounding free speech and the Trump administration’s actions. President Trump’s proposed renaming of the Department of Defense to the “Department of War” raises questions about a potential shift in military policy, and his address to the UN saw him frame immigration and environmental concerns as global threats. Finally, several universities are settling with the Trump administration, raising questions about the allocation of the resulting millions. Internationally, the Kimmel controversy draws parallels to Putin’s suppression of political satire in Russia. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues, with food aid distribution hampered by ongoing conflict, while Venezuelans, facing hardship at home, seek refuge in Spain.

Tonight’s featured videos offer a range of spiritual perspectives, including a rebroadcast of a talk by Dr. Stafford Petersen, prophecies discussed by Perry Stone, and an exploration of the power of the blood of Jesus.

FaithNews highlights include the dedication of an international prayer center, Upward Sports’ 30th anniversary celebration, the launch of an AI assistant for women’s health centers, and Cook’s inaugural vision for Lee University.

In other prophetic news, recent reports from Rapture Ready cover a concerning post by an Edmonton drag performer suggesting violence against Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, China’s evacuation plans in advance of Super Typhoon Ragasa, an emergency UN Security Council meeting following a Russian fighter jet incursion into Estonian airspace, and a nearly divided House vote on honoring the late Charlie Kirk.

And finally, in Jewish history, September 25th marks the day in 275 AD that Marcus Claudius Tacitus was briefly appointed Roman Emperor. Interestingly, this is the same name as the first-century historian, who, ironically, contributed significantly to anti-Semitic narratives by propagating false and inflammatory claims about the ancient Israelites.