The July jobs report delivers a major surprise, questions grow over Mitch McConnell’s prolonged absence from Capitol Hill, and the debate over women’s sports continues to intensify.
On the August 7, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino breaks down a jobs report showing the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July while unemployment remained at 4.1%.
Rob Finnerty examines the latest Democratic candidates and primary results around the country, while Pennsylvania Republican Sen. Dave McCormick discusses his working relationship with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman — including speculation about whether Fetterman could ever switch parties — and calls for an appropriate balance between privacy and transparency surrounding Sen. Mitch McConnell’s health and absence.
Also in today’s episode:
• Carl Higbie warns about falling water supplies at Lake Mead and America’s aging infrastructure.
• Former ESPN host Sage Steele discusses Sophie Cunningham, the WNBA and the fight over women’s sports.
• Newsmax examines media credibility as former 60 Minutes correspondents Scott Pelley and Sharyn Alfonsi head to Columbia University’s journalism school.
• Tony previews Senate business before the August recess and the confirmation battle surrounding Todd Blanche.
• A New Mexico case results in another major financial judgment against Meta involving children’s mental health.
CHAPTERS
00:00 The NEWSMAX Daily
00:39 July Jobs Report Shocks Expectations
01:15 Purple Heart Day & President Trump’s Schedule
01:34 Tennessee Primary Results
02:51 Finnerty on the Democratic Party’s Direction
06:51 Sen. Dave McCormick on John Fetterman
08:51 Questions Grow Over Mitch McConnell’s Absence
11:50 Carl Higbie Warns About Lake Mead
15:00 Sage Steele on the WNBA & Women’s Sports
17:15 Former 60 Minutes Journalists Head to Columbia
21:44 Senate Agenda, Todd Blanche & August Recess
22:57 Markets React to the Jobs Report
23:14 Meta Hit With Major Judgment
23:54 Weekend Preview & Closing Thoughts
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