Western journalism, even in the days before the pastors’ trial, widely covered the event in the reactionary press, making an unsuccessful attempt to present…

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 22, 2026. In today’s top stories, the U.S. is reportedly considering a high-stakes move to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, deploying over 2,000 Marines to the Persian Gulf in an effort to gain leverage. Domestically, student journalists are increasingly clashing with universities over First Amendment rights, […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 21, 2026. In today’s top stories, the U.S. is reportedly considering a high-stakes move to seize Iran’s Kharg Island with over 2,000 Marines, aiming to gain leverage despite the U.S. Navy’s current deficiencies in minesweeping. This comes as President Trump’s war against Iran maintains strong […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for March 18, 2026. Today in U.S. news, Senator Markwayne Mullin is facing sharp criticism during his confirmation hearing for Homeland Security Secretary, particularly from within his own Republican party, despite offering a more conciliatory tone on immigration. Mullin, a former wrestler and plumbing business owner, is […]