This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

🇺🇸 Top U.S. News:
More than 50 cities sue the Trump administration over funding cuts, the Senate stalls on Trump’s tax bill, and Zohran Mamdani’s win sparks a wave of online hate speech. Plus, Eleanor Holmes Norton may run again, and U.S. intel weighs the true damage of Iran strikes.

🎬 Entertainment:
The Kardashians land in Venice for Bezos' wedding, George Clooney hits Broadway, Jake Tapper stirs media reflection, and nostalgia rules late night with Brandy & Monica.

⚾ Sports Recap:
UConn women’s basketball gets ESPY nods, the Pac-12 signs a big CBS deal, NBA Finals tip off tonight, and the USWNT dominates a friendly vs. Ireland.

🧠 Word of the Day:
Civic — for everything from lawsuits to taco-based leadership.

📜 This Day in History:
The Berlin blockade ends in 1950, and Gordon Brown takes office in 2007.

🧪 National Day:
It’s National HIV Testing Day—get tested, know your status, take action.

🌮 Funny Story:
A Kansas mayor declares Taco Day to support local restaurants. The result? A town-wide taco shortage. Delicious democracy in action.

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🎧 Music Credit:
“Energetic Upbeat Pop Uplifting Inspiring” by Psystein via Storyblocks

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