Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 2, 2025. In today’s top stories, a new X feature reveals that many divisive U.S. political accounts are foreign-based, likely profiting from outrage. Meanwhile, Boston and other cities are innovating with mixed-use buildings, stacking homes above libraries to create affordable housing and foster community. On […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 30, 2025. In U.S. news today, New York City is seeing a cautious beginning of rapprochement between Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani and business leaders, signaling potential concessions from both sides. Immigration continues to be a focus, with President Trump calling for a review of Afghan immigrants […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 25, 2025. In U.S. news today, reports indicate President Trump’s estimated net worth has doubled to over $6 billion since early 2024, prompting watchdog groups to raise concerns about ethical norms, despite denials from his allies. Meanwhile, US senators have sharply criticized Trump’s proposed Russia-Ukraine […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 23, 2025. Today, we’re tracking global developments, including the conviction of Brazil’s Bolsonaro, seen by some as justice for pandemic losses. We also see the grave humanitarian situation in Sudan, where families, particularly women, are struggling for safety after fleeing El Fasher, which recently fell […]

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 […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 19, 2025. In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights a significant shift in the 54-year war on drugs, with the Trump administration’s new strategy of non-cooperation marked by boat strikes off Venezuela. Domestically, a Washington D.C. nonprofit, Open Goal Project, is working to level the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for November 17, 2025. Today in the U.S., federal workers are back on the job after the government shutdown, facing significant backlogs and the looming possibility of another closure. Meanwhile, the Trump administration continues to reshape immigration courts, aiming to accelerate removal proceedings and increase detentions. The […]