Seth Moulton reportedly saw a fundraising surge after speaking out against transgender inclusion in women's sports, but he also faced a second protest by his office.
Thierry Neuville made an encouraging start to the defence of his world title, leading the season-opening Monte Carlo Rally after Thursday's three night-time stages.
Stocks were mixed on Thursday, with momentum stalling after the S&P 500 closed near record highs on Wednesday. Investors parsed fresh jobless claims data.