2020s (Alaniverse 4)

The 2020s decade was the 2nd decade of the 21st century. The decade started on January 1, 2020 and ended on December 31, 2029.

Politics/World Events

 * The Second Great Recession begins in September.
 * The 2020 United States elections is held on November 3rd. The Presidential election had the Democratic Ticket of United States Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont and United States Senator Sherrod Brown of Ohio defeat the Republican ticket of President Donald Trump of New York and Vice President Mike Pence of Indiana. In the Senate elections, the Democratic Party win the majority by picking up Arizona with Mark Kelly, Colorado with Michael Johnston, Kentucky with Amy McGrath, Maine with Matthew Dunlap and North Carolina with Erica D. Smith. The Republicans pick up Alabama with Bradley Byrne.

Entertainment

 * The PlayStation 5 and Xbox Infinite release to the public on November 14th and 17th respectfully, starting the 9th Generation of Video Game Consoles.
 * Mario Kart 9 is released for the Nintendo Switch.

Politics/World Events

 * The 117th United States Congress in sworn in on November 3rd. The Democratic Party takes control of the senate and maintains control of the House.
 * Bernie Sanders is inaugurated the 46th President of the United States on January 20th, becoming the oldest president at 79 and the first Jewish president. His first act is to stop the US government from selling weapons to Saudi Arabia.
 * On April 20th, Marijuana was legalized federally in the United States.

Politics/World Events

 * Marine Le Pen is elected President of France in the 2022 French presidential election in a rematch against extremely unpopular President Emmanuel Macron. She becomes the first Female president of France.
 * In the 2022 UK general election, the Labour Party gains the majority and Jeremy Corbyn is elected Prime Minister.
 * The longest government shutdown happens in the United States, surpassing the 2018-2019 Government shutdown, lasting for 3 months.