Timeline

##### 2018

* **November 6**: In their best midterm performance since 2006, the Democrats pick up 19 seats in the House and lose none, barely missing a majority. In the Senate, they successfully defended their 48 seats and picked up NV and AZ. Democratic leaders such as Nancy Pelosi praise the results, but many say it was weaker than it should have been and call for her to resign.
* **December 1:** North Korea tests a nuclear weapon which the North Korean government claims has a yield of 500kt but sources in Seoul claim has a yield of 100kt "at most" to widespread international condemnation.
* **December 17:** Iraqi Kurdistan's Parliament votes near-unanimously to proclaim a "Republic of Kurdistan", stoking tensions in the Middle East.

##### 2019

* **January 2:** North Korea tests a new missile which the North Korean government claims could "reach anywhere on the planet" with the rest of the world passing new sanctions in response to North Korea's missile test.

* President Trump acts on his "red line" pledge in North Korea by ordering the missile to be shot down, warning that it will happen again should North Korea launch another one.

* **February 10:** The first of a series of six novels by author Rachel Thornton, the *Galaxy in Flames* series, is published. Said series of novels detail the collapse of the Terran Federation as rival warlords compete for power in a crumbling TF with Lucille Montcroix, Kang Guanyu, Yosma Sarica, Edouard Durand, Ton Chihu, and Vasishtha Barigai being the most powerful warlords at the start of the novel.
* **February 18:** The Republic of Kurdistan is formally admitted to the United Nations despite protests from Turkey and Iraq.
* **March 2nd:** A bipartisan stimulus package is introduced in the House of Representatives. The bill contains $1 trillion in infrastructure spending, including jobs in renewable energy, repairing roads and bridges, as well as investments in high speed rail, charter schools, and apprenticeships. A provision in the legislation authorizes the creation of an independent infrastructure bank to keep it up to date.

* **March 4th:** The civil war in Venezuela heats up as rebels begin securing towns and villages with arms given to them through covert CIA operations.
* **May 28:** The United States Senate voted 67-33 for all articles of impeacment against President Donald J. Trump. The event garnered almost 115 Million viewers, making it the most televised event in American history. Shortly after the confirmation within the Senate, President Trump was escorted by the Secret Service off the White House grounds. Vice President Mike Pence was then sworn in by Chief Justice Roberts, becoming the 46th President of the United States.

#### 2020s

##### 2020

* The Second Webcomic Renassiance, a period where online comics, mostly the escapist, sci-fi and fantasy ones, became more popular and common than softcover comics, begins.

##### 2021

* **May 16, 2021:** A few days after the discovery of President Clinton’s body, FBI Director Christopher Wray announces his resignation until a nominee is appointed.

* **May 21, 2021:** A state funeral of the late William Clinton is held. All former living Presidents, Vice Presidents, and even most members of Congress attend it. President Newsom gave the eulogy, commending the late Presidents work during and after his Presidency.

* **May 29, 2021:** A Criminal Justice reform bill passes the House of Representatives.

* **June 14-15, 2021:** The Criminal Justice reform bill passes the Senate. The following day, President Newsom signs it into effect.

* **June 20, 2021:** Audio leaks online of Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) expressing satisfaction of the deaths of both Bill and Hillary Clinton. Instantly, a backlash occurs, numerous of Congressional Democrats demand Senator Cruz to step down.

##### 2027

* **January 16th:** The country of Nauru collapses after a flood and sinkhole kills 3,000 people, some of whom were 90% of the government.
* **January 20th:** A fascist catholic cult opens up in Northen Nauru, which encompasses 20% of the population, they start killing all non-Nauruans and non-Christians.
* **February 20th-March 4th:** The country of Maurtinus collapses due to Hireman's Disease becoming widespread.

##### 2028

**September 11th:** Hireman's Disease is eradicated by the United Nations in Madagasger.

##### 2029

* **January 13th:** The MMOSRPG *Universal* is released, it sells 50 Million copies in one day and recieves universal acclaim.
* **October 5th:** NZ, Aus, and U.S forces capture the city of Yaren.

#### 2030s

##### 2030

* **August 12th:** The country of South Africa collapses, leaving it in a state of anarchy and crime.

##### 2031

* **January 1st:** The first humans land on Mars, with Carl Benjamin being the first to step on the Martian Surface..

#### 2040s

##### 2041

* **January 15th:** The population of the Navajo Nation reaches 1,000,000.

* **November 14th:** Suriname suffers a coup from Deep Death.