Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 4, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, the national debate over abortion has intensified, with a nationwide ruling now pushing the issue back to the Supreme Court and the campaign trail, despite an increase in abortions since Roe v. Wade was overturned, largely due to medication […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 3, 2026. In U.S. news today, millions are set to see higher student loan payments, compounding the rise in gas, food, and healthcare costs. The 100th anniversary of Route 66 was celebrated in Joliet, Illinois, with a special baseball game honoring the roots of prison-yard […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 22, 2026. Today in U.S. news, President Trump’s “Art of the Deal” approach in his conflict with Iran appears to be giving Tehran leverage, as an impasse over the Strait of Hormuz continues. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans are creatively using “reconciliation” to try and end the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 17, 2026. Today in U.S. news, a critical look at how America’s handling of the Iran war has impacted global perceptions of its power, especially as an adversary uses asymmetric warfare. On the domestic front, the contentious debate continues over “sheltered workshops” and subminimum wages […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 15, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news sees President Trump facing scrutiny from Christian supporters over abortion policy and controversial memes, even as 1.7 million acres have burned nationwide this year, more than double the 10-year average. The IRS, meanwhile, has shrunk, leading to […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 12, 2026. We begin with the latest developments in U.S. and world news. Domestically, the Artemis II mission has successfully concluded, returning to Earth and renewing public interest in space exploration. This comes as the U.S. and China are locked in an accelerating global competition […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for April 10, 2026. In today’s headlines, U.S. news spans from academia to global politics. Hip-hop is making significant strides in higher education, with colleges expanding courses and even offering full degrees, signaling new career opportunities. Vice President JD Vance faces a challenging assignment in Pakistan, leading […]