The summer season and the ongoing World Cup are both being credited for a rise in domestic violence calls here in Utah and around the world. In the United Kingdom, a charity looking at DV calls says they've seen domestic violence cases rise regardless of who wins and loses the match. Greg and Holly discuss this troubling trend and share resources to help those in need.

There seem to be additional attempts to revisit the 2020 presidential election. Tonight, President Trump is expected to speak on elections and is rumored to unveil new findings alleging Chinese interference in that election. Despite this, Vice President JD Vance says Republicans will accept the results of the upcoming midterm election, even if the SAVE America Act doesn't pass. Deseret News Congressional Correspondent Cami Mondeaux previews tonight's speech. Greg and Holly also discuss some local election news, including missing ballots out of Utah County and the Lieutenant Governor's response to continued DOJ requests for private voter information.

The Grand Staircase of the Grand Staircase Escalante National Monument has been cut out of the monument. President Trump's recent order slashing the size of those monuments removed many protected and sacred areas within them. And today, we're now seeing what's been cut. Greg and Holly are a bit astonished by this development, especially since the monument's name won't change.

Several Utahns have now filed a defamation lawsuit against Kevin O'Leary -- the man behind the Stratos Data Center in Box Elder County -- and Fox News. O'Leary had called out several Utahns and groups back in May, saying their opposition to the data center was being funded by the Chinese Communist Party. Those groups are now suing in federal court, saying the comments damaged both their reputation and their businesses. The suit comes even though O'Leary and Fox News both issued statements a few weeks ago retracting their comments. But like they say... once the cat's out of the bag, it's impossible to put it back in.

Our special co-host and KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas is celebrating a special day today – it's his birthday! Listen in for a fun surprise from the KSL NewsRadio family, the Inside Sources team, and Greg's wife, Rebecca Skordas.

Senator John Curtis is reaffirming Congress's role in wars and conflicts today, saying President Trump needs to consult with Congress more as the War in Iran progresses. The comments come after the president said the ceasefire was over and resumed attacks on Iran.

There's continued fallout today over two fatal ICE shootings in just the past few days. The Department of Homeland Security was going to step in and make some changes, but recent comments from the President have rerouted that plan. Secretary Mullin originally said ICE would suspend traffic stops, but a social media post from the President this morning says ICE "cannot give up" its traffic stops.

With a terrible snowpack, a worsening drought, and blowing dust across the Wasatch Front, the Great Salt Lake is in danger. It's something that affects us all, and we have to do something now if we even want the lake to have a future. This morning, there was a major announcement of new funding to help support the Great Salt Lake. Ben Hart, executive director of the Utah Inland Port Authority, joins to share more insights on the investment.

Housing prices are at their highest levels ever. And the newly passed housing bill -- the one President Trump allowed to go into law without his signature last week -- hopes to make homeownership more attainable and affordable. According to the National Association of Realtors, the average home price in the U.S. is more than $440,000. In fact, June saw the 36th straight month of rising home prices. So with all that in mind, how the heck do we not lose hope? We get insights from our good friend Russell Faucette with The Stern Team of Omada Real Estate.