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UnitedHealth Group Inc. (NYSE:UNH) is reportedly ramping up its lobbying efforts in Washington, amid ongoing government investigations and changes in federal payments.

The California Democrat supported several proposals in committee that would exert greater federal control over Washington, D.C. 

U.S. semiconductor stocks Texas Instruments (NASDAQ:TXN) and Analog Devices (NASDAQ:ADI) came under pressure Monday as China escalated its regulatory offensive against the sector. Beijing launched fresh probes into American chipmakers and targeted Nvidia (NASDAQ:NVDA) with an antitrust ruling, setting a tense backdrop for ongoing U.S.-China trade talks in Madrid.

The country's Defense Minister accused Guyana and Trinidad & Tobago of acting on instructions from Washington during the current U.S. deployment in the Caribbean sea

Framework deal is breakthrough in long-running dispute over app’s ownership amid security concerns in Washington

The president lashed out at D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser after his 30 day takeover expired

A handful of party figures warned about the power of redistricting. Too many leaders ignored them

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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets Monday with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to examine the aftermath of an Israeli strike in Qatar opposed by Washington and its effects on efforts for a Gaza truce.

Future of video app hangs in balance while Beijing and Washington remain locked in trade disputes

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