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The video covers several key news topics: the emergence of new, potentially more contagious COVID-19 strains and their impact on the US, heightened security in Washington DC ahead of President-elect Joe Biden's inauguration, the aftermath of the Capitol riots with ongoing arrests and potential accountability for Congress members, and the transition of power with Vice President Mike Pence reaching out to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris, while President Trump has not contacted the incoming administration.

What is a possible reason for the recent spikes in COVID-19 cases in the US?

• Increased travel during holidays

• Improved testing capabilities

• Lack of social distancing measures

• New strains of the virus that are more contagious

What action has been taken in Washington, DC, in preparation for the inauguration?

• National Mall closed and National Guard deployed

• Increased public transportation services

• Public gatherings encouraged

• Curfew imposed in the city

What was the response of DC Mayor Muriel Bowser regarding the National Mall?

• It will be used for a military parade

• It will host a public event

• It will be closed until after the inauguration

• It will remain open for public access

What did House Speaker Nancy Pelosi say about members of Congress involved in the Capitol riots?

• They should be promoted

• They must be held accountable if found complicit

• They should be given a warning

• They should be pardoned

How did Vice President Mike Pence differ from President Trump in his actions towards the incoming administration?

• Pence organized a farewell event

• Pence congratulated Kamala Harris and offered assistance

• Pence criticized the incoming administration

• Pence refused to communicate with them