Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for July 18, 2026. In today’s top stories, spontaneous group singing has become a unifying force at U.S. World Cup matches, while a 1976 bicentennial class reflects on a deeply divided, yet hopeful, America. The U.S.-Iran conflict has flared into a renewed but limited war, with a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for July 12, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. politics saw the passing of South Carolina Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a figure who evolved from a critic to a key ally of President Trump, and was praised by the Senate Majority Leader for his commitment to freedom-loving […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for June 14, 2026. In today’s top stories, the U.S. is grappling with both celebrations and challenges. New York City found unity and grit in the Knicks’ NBA Finals victory, a stark contrast to the national mood as America prepares for its 250th anniversary. President Trump celebrated […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for June 8, 2026. Today’s headlines bring a mix of anticipation and apprehension as the World Cup 2026 approaches, with controversies already swirling around sky-high ticket prices, team and fan access, and immigration enforcement concerns. Domestically, California continues to count votes from its June 2nd election, a […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 30, 2026. First, let’s look at today’s headlines. In U.S. news, a recent Supreme Court decision on voting rights has reignited conversations about racial inequality, prompting states like South Carolina to proceed cautiously with redistricting. The Trump administration has also announced changes to the green […]