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Gates Jackson reports on the presence of National Guard at the Capitol amid Trump's impeachment proceedings. The Department of Defense plans to deploy 20,000 guardsmen before Biden's inauguration. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is unlikely to reconvene the Senate early, delaying impeachment proceedings. Meanwhile, the US is ramping up COVID-19 vaccination efforts as the country faces record virus-related deaths. Nearly 28 million vaccine doses have been distributed, but only 9 million administered. Stay tuned for more updates on the impeachment.

What was the reason for the presence of the National Guard at the Capitol?

• To conduct a military exercise

• To assist in a natural disaster

• To provide security for President Trump's impeachment

• To celebrate a national holiday

Why might the impeachment of President Trump be delayed?

• The Senate is on a holiday break

• Senator Mitch McConnell will not call an emergency session

• The House has not yet voted on impeachment

• The President has resigned

When is the Senate expected to meet again?

• January 19th

• January 21st

• January 20th

• January 18th

What is the main reason for expanding the groups eligible for vaccination?

• To increase the speed and accessibility of vaccine administration

• To test the vaccine on more people

• To reduce vaccine wastage

• To follow international guidelines

How many vaccine doses have been administered in the US according to the report?

• 15 million

• 20 million

• 9 million

• 28 million