THE BIG STORY

Democrats called on Pence to remove Trump from office. All but one Republican voted against them.

House Democrats put into motion their plan to remove President Donald Trump from office, voting to call on Vice President Mike Pence to invoke the 25th Amendment and take over the presidency.

Just one Republican, Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois, voted with Democrats.

The resolution, which passed the House 223-205, is a request and is not binding. Before the vote, Pence dismissed it as “political games,” and announced he will not invoke the 25th Amendment.

Speaker Nancy Pelosi has enough support in the House to impeach Trump. But already, four House Republicans — Reps. John Katko, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, and Fred Upton — have said they will join Democrats in voting for impeachment.

But impeachment in the House is half the process. Two thirds of the Senate must vote to convict Trump for him to be removed from office — which means about a third of Republicans would have to join Democrats in voting to remove.

It is unlikely that an impeachment trial in the Senate would be completed before Trump leaves office, meaning it would play out over the beginning days of Joe Biden’s presidential term.

Vice President Mike Pence presiding over the Electoral College vote. Saul Loeb / Getty Images

STAYING ON TOP OF THIS

More stories from the fallout of the Capitol riots

The aftermath of the Capitol attack is likely to be playing out for weeks to come, and we’re going to stay on top of covering it. Here are the latest stories:

👉 Some Capitol rioters are expected to be charged with sedition and conspiracy, according to the Department of Justice.

👉 Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she had a “very close encounter” on the day the Capitol was stormed and thought she would die. The Democrat didn’t provide many details about the “traumatizing” encounter, citing security concerns.

👉 A judge’s son was arrested for the Capitol coup attempt. Aaron Mostofsky, 34, is the son of a Brooklyn judge. He was arrested after identifying himself in an on-camera interview during the raid of the Capitol.

👉 A photographer captured the moment a terrified cop was swarmed by the Capitol mob. Here’s the incredible photo:

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SNAPSHOTS

The Trump administration is changing its vaccine plan to release all available COVID-19 shots. Vaccines will now be recommended for everyone over the age of 65, following outrage over a slow national rollout and surging cases nationwide.

YouTube has banned Donald Trump from posting for at least seven days. The move makes YouTube the latest in a string of technology companies that have moved to limit the President online after his supporters stormed the Capitol last week.

The US will require all international travelers to test negative for COVID-19. The order, which takes effect Jan. 26, instructs passengers to get a coronavirus test within three days before their departure date and provide documentation to their airline.

Joe Biden’s inauguration planners are confident his ceremony will be safe. The planning for the inauguration is far different from what happened before the Capitol riot. Here’s a look inside the world of “National Special Security Events.”

BODY WEEK 2021

Why is celebrity weight loss so complicated?

Every few months, a celebrity’s relationship with their body will spark heated debates. A month ago, it was Lizzo posting about doing a smoothie detox. Six months ago, Adele’s weight loss set off a massive internet conversation.

But are these conversations any good? Are they particularly nuanced? For Body Week, Lauren Strapagiel wrote about why the way we talk about celebrity weight loss is not serving us.

From the piece: “Being fat in the public eye means enduring a constant onslaught of messages that your body is all wrong. But while losing weight can bring praise, it also risks alienating the very communities who saw you as a role model of body positivity….So what does it mean to change your weight when everyone is looking?”

"THAT JUST BROKE ME"

Young people are using a TikTok filter to create photos with family members who have died

You can never predict the way new technology might get used. There’s a popular new filter on TikTok that essentially “flattens” you into an already existing photo, and TikTok users are reimagining its potential, with really moving results.

Young TikTokers are uploading old photos of parents or other loved ones who've died, so they can have current photos of them together and it's making people very emotional.

We talked to users who’ve used the filter in that way. They told us the experience was overwhelming and heartbreaking, but also cathartic.

I hope you have an easy time being the kindest version of yourself today,

Elamin