Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 25, 2026. Today in the U.S., the affordable housing crisis continues to deepen, with even traditionally inexpensive areas like Florida and the South now facing soaring home prices that far outpace wage growth. Politically, President Donald Trump’s emerging proposal to end the Iran war is […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 24, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, President Trump’s emerging proposal to end the Iran war is drawing significant criticism from Republican hawks in Congress who advocate for a tougher stance against the Iranian government. Meanwhile, in Southern California, a damaged chemical tank has spurred mass […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 21, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, a controversial settlement in a case involving President Trump suing his own government has raised concerns among critics, who fear a resulting “anti-weaponization fund” could be misused to benefit the president and his allies. Meanwhile, support for Israel is […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 12, 2026. In U.S. news today, the debate continues over the rise of three-year college degrees, lauded for their affordability and speed to career entry, but raising questions about their ability to provide a well-rounded education. Meanwhile, women’s professional sports are experiencing a boom, driven […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 7, 2026. In today’s top stories, U.S. news highlights include President Trump’s “naughty list” concerning Iran war disputes, which is reportedly pushing Europe towards developing more independent defense strategies as trust in the U.S. partnership wanes. Domestically, communities are grappling with “teen takeovers,” revealing young […]