California Democrats shrug at their choices in packed race to replace Newsom

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The packed race for California governor has left many Democrats in the state wrestling with who to vote for in the race’s closing days. Though voting began in early May ahead of the June 2 primary, Democrats have been returning their ballots at a slower pace than normal after a chaotic campaign … Read more

Stocks rise as investors shrug off renewed fighting in Iran

Stocks rose on Tuesday despite renewed tensions in the Persian Gulf as investors clung to hopes of a deal between the U.S. and Iran to end the war. The U.S. military overnight struck Iranian missile launch sites and other targets, attacks that Iran’s Foreign Ministry called a “grave violation” of the countries’ ceasefire. President Trump said on … Read more

WATCH: Republicans shrug off fears that Trump targeting GOP incumbents could backfire on agenda

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! GOP lawmakers brushed aside concerns over President Donald Trump targeting GOP incumbents after Rep. Thomas Massie’s, R-Ky., loss, as several Republicans stressed the need for unity to advance the Republican agenda. Massie lost to congressional candidate Ed Gallrein in Kentucky’s Republican primary last week after months of … Read more

S&P 500 hits record high as investors shrug off Iran war fears

The S&P 500 surged to a new all-time high on Wednesday, as investors shrug off the hottest inflation in nearly two years and ongoing concerns about the economic impact of the Iran war. The rally marks a sharp reversal from late March, when the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell into correction territory — a drop of at least … Read more

S&P 500 hits new all-time high as investors shrug off Iran war oil price spike

The S&P 500 hit a new all-time high Wednesday, a remarkable turnaround for the broad-based stock index while the war with Iran continues and rising energy costs threaten global growth prospects. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The S&P 500 rose 0.5%, pushing the benchmark past … Read more