Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 12, 2025. In the U.S. today, President Trump announced that funds have been identified to ensure U.S. troops will be paid on October 15th despite the ongoing government shutdown. However, this news has done little to quell anxieties among military families, who, like other federal […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 8, 2025. We begin with today’s top headlines. In U.S. news, concerns are rising around Portland’s ICE office regarding security and free speech, prompting questions about the necessity of National Guard deployment given its existing federal protection. President Trump may be showing increased patience with […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 6, 2025. In today’s top stories, the U.S. Supreme Court has already given President Trump early wins this term, with anticipation building for explanations on cases ranging from tariffs to the 14th Amendment, which will test the bounds of presidential power. Meanwhile, the ongoing government […]