Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 12, 2026. In U.S. news today, the debate continues over the rise of three-year college degrees, lauded for their affordability and speed to career entry, but raising questions about their ability to provide a well-rounded education. Meanwhile, women’s professional sports are experiencing a boom, driven […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 7, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights include President Trump’s “naughty list” concerning Iran war disputes, which is reportedly pushing Europe towards developing more independent defense strategies as trust in the U.S. partnership wanes. Domestically, communities are grappling with “teen takeovers,” revealing young […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 5, 2026. In today’s top stories, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked despite President Trump’s declaration of military aid, with both the U.S. and Iran claiming control. Domestically, U.S. immigration enforcement continues unabated, though appeals courts are split on the legality of detaining immigrants without […]

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 […]