Two Scoops – July 2, 2025: Senate Standoff, Streaming Premieres, and Firefighter Appreciation

This morning on Two Scoops with Jim Kirk:

📰 Top News:
The Senate passes Trump’s sweeping $3.3 trillion “One Big Beautiful Bill,” DHS raises security alerts ahead of July 4, and Illinois laws take effect. Meanwhile, a federal judge rules on legal protections for Haitian immigrants, and climate transparency takes a hit.

🎬 Entertainment:
Streaming premieres hit hard with The Old Guard 2 and Strange New Worlds S3. Jurassic World Rebirth roars into theaters, and Bachelor in Paradise returns with a Golden twist.

⚽ Sports:
Indiana Fever stun the Lynx, Missouri State joins C-USA, and EA revives NCAA Basketball. Dortmund advances in women’s Club World Cup, and the Marlins try to extend their win streak.

📈 Stock Brief:
Markets cool slightly after a record June. S&P and Nasdaq edge lower while the Dow holds gains.

🧠 Word of the Day: Resilient — bounce back better than your 401(k).

📜 This Day in History: LBJ signs the Civil Rights Act; the millionth Corvette becomes an icon.

🔥 National Day: It’s National Wildland Firefighter Day—thank those who battle the blazes.

😊 Feel-Good Story: An Ohio tutor offers free summer classes for middle schoolers. Brain cells rejoice.

😂 Dad Joke: Why don’t eggs tell jokes? They’d crack each other up.

🎧 Music Credit:
“Happy Holiday” by New Library Sounds via Storyblocks