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House Democrats are set to bring impeachment charges against former President Trump to the Senate, starting a second trial. Trump is accused of inciting the January 6th Capitol insurrection, but many Republicans oppose the proceedings, making conviction unlikely. Arguments will begin the week of February 8th. Meanwhile, President Biden plans to reverse Trump's ban on transgender individuals in the military, as part of efforts to undo restrictive Trump-era policies. Biden is also reinstating COVID-19 travel restrictions on non-U.S. citizens from certain countries, reversing Trump's earlier relaxation of these rules. International travelers must quarantine and present negative COVID-19 test results before entering the U.S.

What is the main reason some Republicans oppose the impeachment proceedings against Trump?

• They feel it is a waste of time.

• They believe it is unconstitutional.

• They think it will divide the country further.

• They are concerned about the lack of evidence.

What significant policy change is President Biden planning regarding the military?

• Reversing the ban on transgender individuals joining the military.

• Implementing a new draft system.

• Increasing the defense budget.

• Reducing the number of active troops.

Since when has the transgender military ban been in effect?

• April 2019

• January 2017

• June 2020

• March 2018

Which countries are mentioned as having travel restrictions reinstated by President Biden?

• Canada and Mexico

• Australia and New Zealand

• UK and Brazil

• India and China

What is required of international air travelers according to President Biden's new order?

• Proof of vaccination

• A negative COVID-19 test result

• A travel insurance policy

• A letter of invitation