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Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 21, 2025.
Today’s news cycle is dominated by President Trump’s upcoming address to the United Nations, framed as a pivotal moment in a shifting global order marked by increased big-power competition. Domestically, ICE’s expanded immigration arrests in Chicago are sparking controversy, while the potential for a government shutdown looms large as Congress faces a funding deadline and partisan gridlock. The silencing of comedian Jimmy Kimmel highlights growing concerns about free speech under the current administration. On a lighter note, one of our writers shares a heartwarming travelogue about a family trip to Tokyo. Internationally, Russia is launching its own song contest as an alternative to Eurovision, and Nepal grapples with the aftermath of youth-led protests that toppled its government.
Tonight’s top videos cover a range of topics: from home improvement advice with Jonathan Vorce’s “How to Brighten the Darkest Room!”, to Sunday services at Citylife Church, and a live stream from Princeton Church.
Our FaithNews section features stories on the dedication of new offices in the East Central Hispanic Region, faith leaders uniting to combat political violence, Gate Keepers offering church security services, and the reaccreditation of the Smoky Mountain Children’s Home.
In prophecy news, we’ve seen continued fallout from the recent events surrounding Charlie Kirk. Reports from the past few days highlight nearly 60 Democrats voting against honoring him, many Democrats refusing to support a resolution rejecting political violence, Republican lawmakers requesting autopsy reports related to the Annunciation school shooting, and the FBI investigating the possibility that many more people than initially thought may have known about the planned attack on Mr. Kirk.
And finally, stepping away from current events, we note that today in Jewish history marks the death of Virgil, the Roman poet, in 19 BCE. His famous “Messianic Eclogue,” with its striking similarities to the Book of Isaiah, has been interpreted in various ways throughout history, highlighting the enduring interplay between classical and biblical thought.
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