Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 31, 2026. Today, in U.S. news, a new batch of Jeffrey Epstein files has been released, detailing his communications with powerful contacts, though they may not satisfy all questions. A brief partial government shutdown is expected, setting the stage for significant debates on immigration enforcement […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 29, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news is dominated by the political landscape, with an FBI raid in Georgia shaking the state as President Trump continues to weigh lawsuits over his 2020 election loss. On immigration, the Trump administration appears to be shifting tactics, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 28, 2026. Today, in U.S. news, a government shutdown looms as Senate Democrats demand immigration enforcement reforms before they’ll vote on a funding bill, with the deadline fast approaching on Friday. Meanwhile, tensions are high in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of lawful gun owner […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 26, 2026. We begin with escalating tensions in the U.S., particularly in Minneapolis, where a second fatal shooting of a U.S. citizen by federal agents has sparked widespread protests and calls for investigation. The latest incident involved the killing of Alex Pretti by federal immigration […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 25, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news is dominated by the fallout from the killing of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis by federal immigration officers. This incident has prompted calls for investigations into ICE tactics and is sparking uncomfortable questions for the GOP regarding gun […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 22, 2026. Today, U.S. news saw significant legal and political discussions. Jack Smith publicly defended his Jan. 6 charges against former President Trump, stating he had sufficient evidence of law-breaking attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. Meanwhile, Rahm Emanuel advised fellow Democrats to acknowledge […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for January 21, 2026. In U.S. news today, the Supreme Court appears hesitant regarding President Trump’s attempt to remove a Federal Reserve Board member, underscoring the central bank’s importance. Meanwhile, the president’s second term is marked by a new, aggressive foreign policy approach, particularly concerning Greenland, which […]