Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 5, 2026. In today’s top stories, the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked despite President Trump’s declaration of military aid, with both the U.S. and Iran claiming control. Domestically, U.S. immigration enforcement continues unabated, though appeals courts are split on the legality of detaining immigrants without […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for May 3, 2026. In U.S. news today, millions are set to see higher student loan payments, compounding the rise in gas, food, and healthcare costs. The 100th anniversary of Route 66 was celebrated in Joliet, Illinois, with a special baseball game honoring the roots of prison-yard […]