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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 was the main reason for the impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump?

Who presided over the impeachment trial proceedings?

What position is President Biden reportedly planning to fill with Susan Orsega?

What concerns did health experts express regarding the UK variant of COVID?

What do Moderna and Pfizer claim about their vaccines in relation to the UK and South Africa variants?