Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 29, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news sees uncertainty around a social media surveillance case following a judge’s death, as unions argue First Amendment violations regarding the review of immigrants’ social media feeds. Political pollsters are grappling with the amplification of “bad and fake” […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 26, 2026. In today’s headlines, we’re seeing a critical political landscape unfolding in the U.S., with attention turning to a Maine House race as a key test for progressives outside urban areas, pitting a left-wing Democrat against a Trump-aligned former Republican. November 3rd is shaping […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 24, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, the upcoming midterms are signaling a significant pivot point for President Trump, with Democrats potentially gaining control of Congress and attention already shifting towards the 2028 election, though his presence on the political stage is expected to remain. Amidst […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 23, 2026. In today’s top stories, the upcoming midterm elections are poised as a pivotal moment for President Trump, potentially shifting congressional control to Democrats and focusing attention on 2028, though he’s not expected to leave the political stage. Amidst this, the President appears to […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 21, 2026. Stateside, artificial intelligence remains a dominant headline, with leading AI companies signing an agreement with the White House to self-regulate, a strategy with a mixed track record. These same companies are also reportedly pouring $100 million into campaign cash, setting up PACs to […]