The US and the UK are warning of a massive cyber attack by Russian hackers. The two governments say that the Russians are trying to take control of routers inside government agencies and other critical infrastructure.
Congress passed a $1.3 trillion government spending bill in a vote held early on Friday. The spending package is now on the President’s desk awaiting his signature.
President Trump’s plan to address the opioid crisis in the US is calling for increased law enforcement measures including death penalty for dealers. It also features a combination of treatment and prevention measures for those affected by the epidemic.
Lawmakers in the Senate failed to pass a bipartisan deal that would create a path towards citizenship for the Dreamers. It was a demoralizing end to proceedings after weeks of intense negotiations. The bipartisan deal would have also provided $25 billion for the wall.