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 […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 15, 2025. In today’s top stories, the U.S. Supreme Court has heard arguments on a case that could significantly diminish the Voting Rights Act of 1965, challenging whether race can be a factor in drawing congressional maps. Meanwhile, Maryland is tackling its teacher shortage by […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 11, 2025. In today’s top stories, President Trump announced funds have been identified to ensure U.S. troops will be paid on October 15th, despite the ongoing government shutdown. However, other federal employees are set to miss their paychecks, with mass federal layoffs already beginning, a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 8, 2025. We begin with today’s top headlines. In U.S. news, concerns are rising around Portland’s ICE office regarding security and free speech, prompting questions about the necessity of National Guard deployment given its existing federal protection. President Trump may be showing increased patience with […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 3, 2025. In today’s top stories, a government shutdown looms large in the U.S., with Washington’s wrangling over Medicaid deeply affecting rural communities like Spruce Pine, North Carolina, where hospitals are struggling. This shutdown is further complicated by President Trump’s threat of mass layoffs, raising […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 30, 2025. Today in U.S. and world news, discussions continue around a proposed Trump ceasefire plan for Gaza, with a notable concern being the lack of direct input from Gazans themselves regarding their future self-determination. Meanwhile, economic shifts see India and China exploring closer partnerships […]