Let’s start with the War in Russia, but back home, half into the year.
Supreme Court allows the carrying of firearms in public
Supreme Court had overturned abortion rights.
The Left – goes into ‘not so’ peaceful protests in public
The Right – now with firearms in public during these ‘protests’, mind you the left also wanted less police involvement and got it.

Perfect Setup
Summer Riots, Winter Starvation and Lockdowns, and War.