Federal Land & Native Rights: President Trump signed orders cutting Utah’s Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments by about 90%, reopening large areas to mining, drilling, and new roads; tribes and conservation groups say they’ll sue, and the Bears Ears Commission was also shut down without consultation. Water, Energy & Industry: Utah’s governor is pushing new standards tied to the Stratos data center fight, as Kevin O’Leary argues data centers use less water than golf courses—today’s math may favor him, but demand projections could flip the gap. Elections & Federal Overreach: Utah Lt. Gov. Deidre Henderson urged the Trump administration to stop election threats and frivolous lawsuits after DOJ demands for state voter data hit court walls. State Government & Courts: Courts rejected Trump’s push for access to state voter rolls, with GOP-appointed judges among those ruling against the federal request. Local Government: Ogden City Council will fill Shaun Myers’ seat after he steps down July 31, with 19 candidates vying to serve the remainder through 2027. Higher Ed: Utah Valley University named PennWest president Jon Anderson as its next president, with a transition in August. Transportation: Salt Lake City broke ground on a $31M west-side rail interchange aimed at reducing blocked crossings and train horn noise, targeting completion by late 2027. Business & Defense Supply Chains: U.S. Trade Rep. Jamieson Greer toured Provo-area Ionic Mineral Technologies after its Silicon Ridge discovery drew attention for rare earth and critical minerals. Public Safety: A man accused of stabbing a Muslim man at Valley Fair Mall was charged with attempted aggravated murder and a hate-crime notification.