House Republicans break with Trump in vow to accept 2024 results

Driving the news: Signers of the one-page letter vow to "safeguard the fairness and integrity of America" by "acknowledging the election winner certified [on Jan. 6] ... as the legitimate President of the United States."

• They also promise to attend the inauguration on Jan. 20, serve as a "voice for calm and reconciliation" and condemn those who "endorse or engage in violence."
• Led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Don Bacon (R-Neb.), the letter was signed by 25 other Democrats and Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), Nick LaLota (R-N.Y.) and Anthony D'Esposito (R-N.Y.).
• Gottheimer's office told Axios that they are continuing to gather signatures from lawmakers. The letter was first reported by Politico.

Between the lines: The Jan. 6 attack has continued to have after-effects on lawmakers nearly four years later, with many speaking out about a surge of politically motivated violence in recent years.

• The Secret Service is boosting protection for Congress on Jan. 6, 2025, the date it is scheduled to certify the election results.