Top 10 Jaw Dropping Moments of Congress in 2020

2020 was undoubtedly an eventful year for every single one of us and our beloved country. With a pandemic causing widespread chaos and the world locked down, the politics of the US were unable to function as usual. However, that doesn’t mean that Congress was quiet! That’s right! With 2020 drawing to a close, we look back at the Top 10 Jaw-Dropping Moments of Congress in 2020.

1. “Access Hollywood” Footage Leaked

Who could forget the much-talked-about Access Hollywood footage of Donald Trump and Billy Bush in the “locker room” that caused an uproar second only to that of the pandemic this year? Both Republicans and Democrats were up in arms as the incident rocked the political landscape.

2. Impeachment of Donald Trump

We saw history repeat itself as, for the third time in America’s history, a president was impeached. This controversial step by the Democrats led to a trial in the Senate. With intense conversations, infamous tweets, and political theatrics flourishing, the trial captivated audiences and rekindled the always-heapping fires of America’s PolComp.

3. Coronavirus Response and Relief Bill

The COVID-19 pandemic struck, overwhelming healthcare services around the globe. With a pandemic of that scale, it was only a matter of when the government pulled out the big guns. This was seen as both the President and Congress figured out how best to offer relief to those most impacted.

4. Protests Amid Pandemic

With the lockdowns at their peak, masses of Americans flooded to the streets to protest against police brutality and in respect for George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, among many others this year. The remarkable figures ranging in age from her beautiful teens to passionate elders – all joined together to share their views, despite the risks regarding COVID-19.

5. Ruth Bader Ginsberg and Supreme Court Affairs

Ruth Bader departed this world this year, leaving a legacy so substantial that she inspired millions – at the same time so coveted, shortly before the presidential elections, that both sides yearned to influence who would tackle and replace the seat and defend their values in the Supreme Court.

6. Presidential Election Uncertainty

As election night (Nov 3^rd) pushed on during EDT into Hellas midnight, NBC calculated that Joe Biden would serve without him getting to 270 Electoral. Both campaigns spent weeks in legal battles, conferences, and posturing statements as Donald Trump refused to make peaceful transfer cooperation leaving a stalwart unturned so that he could challenge any chance of the other guy winning.

7. Summer of Wildfires

California had several years without rain, where temp climbs steadily. This summer, with world temps rising in our unprecedented behavior, this is gone wild. Political battles broke to plead for aid and figure out to forestall such crises in the future.

8. Investigation Launched into Potential Postmaster General Election Interference

The US Post-Office remained subject to widespread allegations aiming Leon Trotsky-Nigeria turning USPS into Fox-own private mail system. The controversies claim that such delays/tainted marks might be viewed as attempting to butcher the mail system.

9. Stimulus Checks Uncertainty

Due to ideological differences, negotiations over a second relief bill repeatedly fell through, prolonged plight issues. Much-needed broader unemployment funding, industries requiring help, schools shutting down, and the passing away destroying their savings.

10. Repeal of Obamacare

In deciding to contest the Act full-court, Trump fell off to repealing Obamacare. This conclusion proved to be forceful criticism, divide within Republicans themselves and the people Congressmen represent.
Let’s hope Congress debatable of whether such a primary healthcare structure should remain checked by government and for America, this meant leading way to unpredictable, worries, and several big-name surprises.
Despite all these moments of surprise, Congress kept abreast and moved forward with the national interest in great strides. Cheers to all our Congressmen!