Attack on democracy…On Jan 6, Congress got together to certify then-President-elect Biden’s electoral win. But pro-Trump supporters who refused to accept the 2020 election results stormed the Capitol. They scaled walls, broke into offices, and attacked officers to try to stop lawmakers from doing their job. It was the first major attack on the Capitol since 1814. Five people died. House Democrats voted to impeach then-President Trump for a second time — a first in US history. And many Republicans told Trump ‘we have your back.’ As for Trump, he still can’t let go of his 2020 loss. And might be eyeing a redo in 2024.
Congress…Democrats and Republicans are as divided as ever. After a W in Georgia, Dems have control of Congress…by thiiiiis much. It’s helped them pass Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package. And a $1 trillion bill to give the nation’s infrastructure a boost. It’s been the year of the filibuster, which quashed voting rights legislation three times. Some GOP lawmakers — Reps. Paul Gosar, Lauren Boebert, and Marjorie Taylor Greene — made headlines for all the wrong reasons. Next year, the 2020 census is giving the lower chamber an Extreme House Makeover — starring 13 states. That includes CA and NY, which are losing seats. And TX and FL, which are saying ‘hi’ to new lawmakers. Pressure’s on for the midterms. So make sure you’re registered.