Stocks boosted after Trump postpones ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Stocks look set to surge in early trading on Monday after President Trump postponed an ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, saying that the U.S. is engaged in “good and productive” negotiations with Tehran.  S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average futures pointed to 1.6% gains in Monday morning trading. Before Mr. … Read more

Tejano music star boosted by late outside spending for his Texas congressional campaign

A famous Tejano musician running as a Democrat in a conservative Texas congressional district has been boosted by close to $1 million in outside spending from a moderate political operation while he faces a primary questioning his credentials on the left. The amount being spent by Blue Dog Action’s political arm to support Democratic candidate … Read more