Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 18, 2025. In today’s top stories, the U.S. is weighing its next moves in Syria following a strike that killed American troops, with President Trump threatening retaliation and observers considering the impact on the U.S.-Syria partnership. Domestically, U.S. policy in Latin America has seen a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 16, 2025. In today’s top stories, U.S. news sees California setting a precedent with public involvement in fire-recovery policymaking, while in Wisconsin, a “fake elector” scheme from 2020 might finally head to trial. President Trump is facing challenges with his approval ratings as inflation weighs […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for December 15, 2025. In today’s top stories from around the globe, we’re seeing continued complexities. An attack on U.S. forces in Syria is testing both the anti-ISIS mission and warming ties, as Syria grapples with its security forces being vulnerable to infiltration by former rebels with […]

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 […]