Best moments in US politics from 2023

From unhinged behavior on the House floor to history-making mugshots, here’s The Independent’s picks for 2023’s top political moments caught on camera. The year started off with Kevin McCarthy winning speakership after 15 rounds of voting. This was just the first of many shocking moments that happened in congress though. One favorite was Rep Richard Hudson asking TikTok’s CEO if the app could access home WiFi. The GOP debates also provided great viral material — like Ron DeSantis’s shoes, which many speculated to have heels. The year was surprise after surprise — who knows what 2024 holds for US politics. Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: