Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 9, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, we’re seeing a potential generational shift in Congress, with midterms poised to bring in younger representatives. Meanwhile, new political maps, influenced by a Supreme Court ruling on the Voting Rights Act, are sparking debate about representation, particularly in Tennessee […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 6, 2026. Domestically, we’re tracking a unique solution to the housing crisis on Route 66 in New Mexico, where an investor is renovating old motels into apartments. Meanwhile, the Supreme Court is gearing up for a term with a slimmer docket, but high-profile cases on […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 4, 2026. We begin with a look at today’s top headlines. In U.S. news, the Supreme Court is back in session, facing a significantly lighter docket than usual, though high-profile cases are expected to emerge. Justices return amid record-low public approval, with indications of subtle […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 3, 2026. Domestically, the Smithsonian is innovating by using AI to connect American Revolution artifacts. Meanwhile, Cornell University, prosecutors, and media are navigating complex rape allegations on campus. The Supreme Court begins its new term next week amid record low public approval, while Republicans face […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 26, 2026. Tonight in U.S. news, a new presidential Military Spouse Commission is addressing support for service-member families, while the controversial mistrial of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy has cast a spotlight on juror independence versus misconduct. Former President Donald Trump’s muscular approach to power, from […]