US Political History - Gateway Guardians

2015:

The Supreme Court still ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the right to marry is a fundamental right that applies to same-sex couples.

2016:

January: Protests against immigration policies continue, remaining peaceful and focused on raising awareness.
June: The Orlando nightclub shooting is still the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in U.S. history, but without Trump's inflammatory rhetoric on terrorism and Muslims, public reaction and policy changes are more measured and focused on finding solutions rather than fueling fear and division.
November: Voters in California pass Proposition 64, legalizing recreational marijuana use for adults over 21 years old.
November: Hillary Clinton and Ted Cruz face off in the November election. Hillary Clinton wins.

2017:

January: Women's Marches take place across the country in support of women's rights and equality.
February: Hillary Clinton became the first female president of the United States. She beats Ted Cruz and helps swing the House of Representatives into the Democrats' favor with twenty new seats. The GOP maintains a one-vote majority in the Senate.
October: The #MeToo movement still arises following the Harvey Weinstein sexual misconduct allegations, but with a more unified societal response and better resources for survivors.

2018:

October: The Tree of Life synagogue shooting still results in fatalities, but with a more united societal response and without the divisive rhetoric that followed similar events during the real-life timeline.
December: The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is signed into law. An increase in the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) was necessary to pass the bill.
November: Because of the lack of progress by the Clinton administration on progressive agenda items, some of the Democratic House seats flip to the Green Party. The Green Party also wins a Senate seat.

2019:

January: A government shutdown may still occur due to budget disputes, but without the added controversy of a border wall.
June: Pride Month protests take place in various cities across the U.S., marking the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Inn.
September: Hurricane Dorian causes significant damage in the Bahamas and the southeastern U.S.

2020:

March: The COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread globally.
June: Pride Month protests take place as usual, with a more peaceful and unified focus on promoting LGBTQ+ rights and equality.
June: George Floyd's death at the hands of Minneapolis police sparks widespread protests against racial injustice and police brutality across the U.S.
November: Jeb Bush barely wins against Hillary Clinton. President Clinton lost for two main reasons. The actions taken by the Clinton Administration when COVID first arrived in the USA were met with stiff opposition. People did not like being told what to do. At times, the American people felt like the Clinton administration was treating them as children. The actions the administration took did save lives. The second reason is that the most liberal part of the Democratic Party started to reform and join the Green Party. The House of Representatives and Senate continued to change in unexpected ways. The Green Party ended up with 10% of the House seats, at the expense of the Democratic Party. Another 10% are solidly part of the Freedom Caucus. In the Senate, there are now three members of the Green Party and two fewer Republican Senators.

2021:

January 2021: Jeb Bush is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States.
March: Jeb Bush signs an executive order strengthening the Paris Agreement on climate change and proposes a comprehensive plan to reduce carbon emissions domestically. However, he faces opposition from the Freedom Caucus and some Republican Senators.
May: The trial for the police officers involved in George Floyd's death concludes, resulting in varied reactions across the country, with protests and demonstrations taking place in major cities.
June-September 2021: The U.S. experiences historic wildfires and extreme weather events due to climate change.
August: Congress debates and eventually passes a bill providing financial assistance to individuals and businesses impacted by historic wildfires and extreme weather events.
October: Voting rights legislation faces challenges in the House, as Democrats attempt to pass measures expanding access to mail-in ballots and other voting methods.

2022:

January: The Bush administration proposes a $1.9 trillion relief package to address the ongoing economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change. The proposal faces opposition from Republicans, who argue it is too expensive.
February: A major cybersecurity attack targets U.S. infrastructure, prompting the administration to call for a bipartisan response and increased funding for cybersecurity measures.
April: The U.S. experiences significant flooding in the Midwest and Northeast due to climate change and aging infrastructure.
November: Midterm elections take place, resulting in a divided Congress. The Democrats lost more seats to the Green Party, which now has 15% of the House. The House is solidly on the left of the political divide (when both the Democrats and the Green Party work and vote together). The Freedom Caucus still comprises only 10% of the entire House, but makes up 25% of the Republican members in the House.
December: Voting rights legislation faces challenges as Republican-led states enact stricter voting laws.

2023:

February: The House of Representatives impeaches President Bush for mishandling the COVID-19 pandemic response and obstructing Congressional oversight.
February: Democratic Party leaders begin negotiations with the Green Party to form a coalition government and pass key progressive legislation.
March: The administration passes landmark climate change legislation, which includes significant investments in renewable energy and infrastructure improvements.
May: Voting rights legislation is finally passed, expanding access to mail-in and early voting options nationwide.
July: The administration faces a crisis when a major foreign power threatens U.S. interests abroad, prompting bipartisan support for increased military spending and diplomatic efforts.
November: The Green Party announces its intention to support the administration's proposed budget, securing its passage and advancing key progressive initiatives.

2024:

July: The Democratic National Convention selects Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker as the DNC's presidential ticket. The party platform is the most progressive platform since FDR.
July: The Republican National Convention selects Senator Ted Budd and Representative Jim Jordan as the GOP's presidential ticket. They represent themselves as a small government, limited regulation, and opposition to progressive policies. The GOP platform is very conservative on all social issues and immigration.
September and October: Both nominees participate in a contentious presidential debate, marked by sharp disagreements on climate change, social issues, and foreign policy.
September: The Washington Post and Politico report that foreign (Russian, Chinese, and UAE) money is being funneled into numerous GOP candidate war chests and right-leaning PACs. Due to the GOP candidates' positions, only the most ardent supporters of the GOP remain loyal to the candidates.
September: The administration and the Green Party work together to pass landmark environmental legislation, which is met with significant opposition from industry groups and conservative politicians.
November: The election results create a generational shift towards a progressive future. The Democratic Party wins an overwhelming majority at the national level. In the Senate, the Democrats and the Green Party no longer have to fear the filibuster. Many Governors and state legislatures fell into Democratic party control.

2025:

January: Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker are inaugurated.
April: The new administration and Congress pass historic and generational-changing legislation concerning Universal Basic Health Care, Housing Reform, and Immigration Reform.
July: New budget changes the priorities by downsizing the DoD budget and subsidies to the fossil fuel industry. A new infrastructure bill is being debated, which will fundamentally change how energy is produced, used, and stored. A new income tax system is being debated. The result is expected to yield a system where 90% of taxpayers never have to file a tax return.