Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 29, 2025. We begin with a look at today’s top stories from the U.S. and around the globe. In the U.S., a potential government shutdown looms large, with the Trump administration indicating it might use the event to fire federal employees if a deal isn’t […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 27, 2025. Today’s headlines see Russia’s repeated flights over NATO countries prompting urgent calls for action and a review of defense strategies, while a year after Hurricane Helene devastated North Carolina, regions still await crucial federal aid despite ongoing recovery efforts. In a move that […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 24, 2025. Today’s news is dominated by escalating tensions both domestically and internationally. In the U.S., a deadly shooting at an ICE detention center in Dallas highlights rising violence. Meanwhile, the ongoing fallout from Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension continues the debate surrounding free speech and the […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 23, 2025. Today’s news is dominated by President Trump’s pronouncements at the UN, where he framed immigration and environmental concerns as threats to global peace and prosperity. Domestically, the fallout from the Trump administration’s lawsuits against universities continues, with significant settlements already reached and more […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 21, 2025. Today’s news is dominated by President Trump’s return to the United Nations, this time positioned as a leader in a new era of global power competition. Domestically, ICE continues its broadened immigration arrests in Chicago, prompting concerns. Amidst this political climate, comedian Jimmy […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 20, 2025. Today’s news brings a mix of encouraging and concerning developments. In the U.S., reports suggest a spiritual awakening among Gen Z, with young people returning to church in growing numbers. This resurgence of faith is prompting discussions within the Church about its role […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for September 14, 2025. Today’s news features a fascinating archaeological discovery in Laodicea, revealing early Christian symbols in a city Jesus himself addressed. This find is generating significant interest in the religious community. Meanwhile, discussions continue about the role of faith in a secularizing world, with a […]