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In the Texas primary, Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and Democratic nominee Beto O'Rourke easily won their primaries. Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to a GOP runoff against George P. Bush.

Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov has long been seen as a key ally to Russian President Vladimir Putin. That commitment has now extended to the war in Ukraine.

Political scientists Jacob Hacker and Paul Pierson are the authors of the new book Off Center. In it, the two professors examine the tactics of far-right Republicans — and how they've changed the system for years to come.

House Republicans basked in triumph after razor-thin passage of a sweeping budget cut plan in the wee hours of Friday morning. But intra-party tensions are sure to flare again when negotiations begin next month on a House-Senate compromise measure.

The race to replace former Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham (R-CA) enters the final stretch this week. Cunningham went to prison earlier this year after pleading guilty to taking bribes. Voters in the conservative San Diego-area district will choose between Democratic school board member Francine Busby and former Republican congressman Brian Bilbray. From member station KPBS in San Diego, Alison St. John reports.

Al-Qaida has gained control in an area where 1,300 U.S. troops lost their lives during the Iraq War. Troops who came home are now wondering whether it was all in vain, the Arizona Republican says. He says the total withdrawal of troops from Iraq left a vacuum that's being filled by America's enemies.

After the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, Fla., Republicans and Democrats in the state passed restrictions on guns that could be a model for federal legislation. But Republicans are opposed.

Oscar-winner Chris Cooper has found one of his most intense roles yet as Robert Hanssen, who sold secrets to the Soviets while working at the FBI. Cooper talks about Breach and the techniques he used to portray Hanssen.

President Biden's budget for fiscal year 2023 includes new funding for climate, clean energy and environmental justice programs. Yet, some believe Biden failed progressives with this proposed budget.

"I would like to say, we did not disinvite Phil," Augusta National Golf Club Chairman Fred Ridley said. In February, the golfer apologized for comments about the PGA and Saudi Arabia.