Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, is pushing a proposal for the federal government to give each American baby $1,000 in an account after they are born.

The Republican State Leadership Committee is on the offense for November's elections in two key blue states it sees as ripe for the GOP to gain ground in.

House Republicans' sweeping tax and spending bill would require states to fund at least 5% of food benefits for low-income individuals and families, while implementing stricter work requirements for beneficiaries.

President Trump opened his four-day Mideast trip on Tuesday by paying a visit to Saudi Arabia's de facto ruler, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for talks on U.S. efforts to dismantle Iran's nuclear program, end the war in Gaza, hold down oil prices and more.