| Greetings, Quicktake readers! This week, the Joe Biden era is set to open in the shadow of Donald Trump's impeachment. Plus, the Covid vaccine frenzy stokes frustration as states scale up. Stream now for free.  Trump's next movesWith President Donald Trump now the first U.S. leader ever to be twice impeached, the focus turns to the Senate, where a trial is unlikely to begin before he leaves office. But what can we expect once it does? Quicktake anchor Tim Stenovec asked Philip Bobbitt, a Columbia Law School professor and leading constitutional scholar, five crucial questions. - Is it legal for Trump to be tried after his term ends? "Probably not. Article II, Section 4 of the Constitution says only the president, vice president and all 'civil officers of the United States' can be convicted. Once he leaves, he's no longer a civil officer and can't be convicted—by the Senate anyway."
- What does that mean for him running again? "Incitement is ample grounds for impeachment. But preventing him from running again—there is no constitutional way to do that. But remember, Trump lost the House, Senate and the presidency. I think we can trust voters to determine whether he ever holds office again."
- Can Trump pardon himself? "Our public officials use the same methods the courts do: text, history, structure, ethos, prudence and precedence. All of these point in the same direction: a president cannot pardon himself. If Trump tries to do that, he'll still be subject to federal prosecutions."
- What about his family? "If he was trying to pardon members of his family who had evidence that might be used against him, that might cause him problems. If you pardon someone, they can't interpose the Fifth Amendment plea, and they'll be required to give evidence."
- How would you advise Biden? "He's handled himself impeccably. He's got just the right priorities. Covid and vaccines, the economy, our alliances. I would be very surprised if Biden wanted an impeachment trial after Trump had left office. He's been so steady, I don't think he'd make that a priority."
What to watch if...you've kept your New Year's resolution. With the movie biz in limbo, Netflix announced its most ambitious lineup yet for 2021 with 70 original films slated for release. Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw joins Take a Break. ...you're over impeachment news. Chinese EV maker Nio unveiled the souped-up ET7, its first sedan to rival Tesla's Model S, with a 625-mile range and self-driving capabilities. Bloomberg's Tom Mackenzie reports. ...your laptop overheats when WFH. The Siberian city of Norilsk, home to 180,000 and only reachable by plane or boat, now hosts the Arctic's first crypto farm for producing new Bitcoins. Quicktake's Madis Kabash reports.  Episodes to binge watch nowOne question, answeredWhere and when can I get a vaccine? Those rushing to get Covid shots in the U.S. are encountering limited supplies, balky tech and a patchwork of rules as states try to scale up and deliver jabs to those waiting in line, including 128 million more newly eligible Americans. Watch Take Charge.  We want to knowWhat's your top tech? CES, the annual extravaganza of gadgets and glitz, has wrapped its 2021 all-virtual show that saw companies trot out Covid-related robots, products that make it easier to WFH and AI-infused everything. See what debuted and tell us your favorites.  Our favorites of the weekWe launched a 24/7 streaming network to reinvent news with live global coverage and original shows on business, tech, politics and culture. Make sense of the biggest stories changing your business and your world. Stream now for free. | 
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