Elon Musk could to step down from his position as Twitter CEO; Texas is experiencing a migrant emergency; Messi’s triumphant World Cup good-bye. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Monday, Dec. 19, 2022.
Musk polls Twitter on ceo change
The Twitter-verse has spoken, voting for Elon Musk to remove himself as head of Twitter.
Out of 17 million votes, 57% said he should step down.
On Sunday evening, Musk said he’d abide by the results.
The poll comes after much controversy over Twitter policy, which Musk said from now on will be decided through polls. Starting with his position as CEO.
Final Jan. 6 Committee hearing today
The last House Jan. 6 Committee hearing is today. The members are expected to unveil their final report with any recommendations for criminal charges.
After a nearly 18-month investigation into what happened at the capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, the committee will formally adopt its findings.
Some sources say the committee will recommend criminal charges against former President Donald Trump to the U.S. Justice Department, charges that could include insurrection, obstruction, and conspiracy to defraud the government.
The hearing will begin at noon CST.
El Paso declares state of emergency
Something to watch for this week: Title 42 is expected to end in just two days.
The mayor of El Paso, Texas, has declared a state of emergency, as the historic influx of migrants has already overwhelmed resources before an expected surge.
The mayor declared a state of emergency on Saturday, saying the situation has grown unsafe. Migrants are sleeping on city streets in cold temperatures, while law enforcement is apprehending thousands of migrants daily.
The numbers are expected to double and potentially triple once Title 42 lifts on Wednesday.
Argentina wins FIFA world cup
And just like that, the FIFA World Cup has come to a close in dramatic fashion, with a shoot-out victory for Argentina over France.
Soccer fanatics are calling it the most thrilling end in the tournament’s history.
After a 3-3 draw, the game came down to penalty kicks.
Argentina won, hoisting the trophy, with soccer veteran Lionel Messi leading the way, earning a World Cup victory in the legend’s last dance before retirement.
