On the July 6, 2026 edition of Rob Schmitt Tonight, Rob Schmitt examines the day’s top headlines, focusing on the political developments and breaking stories shaping the national conversation. Featured guests include Dean Cain, Julia Friedland, Jim Deyermond, Jonathan Bornstein, Chad Wolf, Alex Marlow, Ben Ferguson and Amy Robbins.
Multiple artists listed as entertainers for a massive bash slated on the National Mall to celebrate America’s 250th birthday have pushed back on reports of their participation. Country singer Martina McBride revealed Thursday that she would not be performing at the “Great American State Fair.” Several artists, including Young MC, Bret Michaels and Morris Day and the Time, have also announced they will not perform. Julia Friedland, a spokesperson for Freedom 250, joined Sunrise on The Hill to discuss the recent wave of artists withdrawing from the fair. #America250 #Greatamericanstatefair #Nationalmall