Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 24, 2026. In today’s U.S. news, the upcoming midterms are signaling a significant pivot point for President Trump, with Democrats potentially gaining control of Congress and attention already shifting towards the 2028 election, though his presence on the political stage is expected to remain. Amidst […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 23, 2026. In today’s top stories, the upcoming midterm elections are poised as a pivotal moment for President Trump, potentially shifting congressional control to Democrats and focusing attention on 2028, though he’s not expected to leave the political stage. Amidst this, the President appears to […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 21, 2026. Stateside, artificial intelligence remains a dominant headline, with leading AI companies signing an agreement with the White House to self-regulate, a strategy with a mixed track record. These same companies are also reportedly pouring $100 million into campaign cash, setting up PACs to […]

Good evening, and welcome to #ourCOG Daily Brief for October 19, 2026. In today’s top stories, we’re looking at significant debates in the U.S., including calls for a new constitutional convention, reflecting on America’s early history of amendments. Our White House correspondent returns to Mar-a-Lago, a decade after a first visit, to reflect on how […]