Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 29, 2025. Today in U.S. news, California is taking steps to counteract Texas’s bid for more Republican House seats by putting its own redistricting plan on the November 4th ballot. Meanwhile, democratic socialists, led by Zohran Mamdani in New York, are finding their voice by […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 28, 2025. In today’s global news, we’re tracking developments from the Middle East, where Iran has quietly signaled support for the Trump ceasefire plan in Gaza, reportedly accepted by its ally Hamas. Analysts suggest this move is part of Tehran’s efforts to reshape its regional […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2025. Today, in U.S. news, Detroit continues to make headlines with violent crime falling to historic lows, a testament to strong community bonds, while in California, Connie Bell faces daunting choices as she charts a future after losing both her husband and her home […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 19, 2025. In today’s top stories, a daring heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris saw thieves make off with nine pieces from Napoleon’s jewel collection in just seven minutes, leading to the museum’s closure. Domestically, ‘No Kings’ protests against President Donald Trump’s perceived overreach […]