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The transcript covers three main topics: the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump, President Biden's selection of Susan Orsega as the acting US Surgeon General, and concerns about the COVID-19 UK variant potentially becoming dominant in the US. The impeachment trial is set to begin on February 9th, with Patrick Leahy presiding. Susan Orsega, a nurse with experience in infectious diseases, is Biden's choice for acting Surgeon General, while the Senate has yet to confirm a permanent nominee. Health experts, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, express concern over the UK variant's potential increased lethality, though Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are believed to be effective against it.

What is the main accusation against former President Donald Trump in the impeachment trial?

• Collusion with foreign governments

• Inciting a deadly insurrection at the US Capitol

• Obstruction of justice

• Misuse of presidential powers

Who is set to preside over the impeachment trial of Donald Trump?

• Patrick Leahy

• Chuck Schumer

• Mitch McConnell

• Nancy Pelosi

Who is President Biden reportedly choosing as the acting US Surgeon General?

• Susan Orsega

• Anthony Fauci

• Vivek Murthy

• Jerome Adams

What concern did health experts express about the UK variant of COVID-19?

• It is less contagious than other variants

• It could become the dominant virus in the US

• It is resistant to all vaccines

• It has no significant impact on public health

Which vaccines are mentioned as being effective against the UK and South Africa variants?

• Johnson & Johnson and AstraZeneca

• Moderna and Pfizer

• Sinovac and Sputnik V

• Covaxin and Novavax