I think the president has violated multiple criminal laws, and I think you have to be treated

like any other American who breaks the law, and that is you have to be prosecuted.

Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff giving a preview of what's coming today on Capitol Hill

as the January 6th Committee meets publicly for the final time.

Plus, Vladimir Putin makes a rare trip to a neighboring country,

raising concerns that he'll try to bring an ally into his war against Ukraine.

And also ahead, Elon Musk puts his leadership role at Twitter to a vote

following yet another chaotic weekend on the social media

site.

Good morning and welcome to way too early on this Monday, December 19th. I'm Jonathan Lemire. Thanks for starting your day with us.

It's a big day. And we'll begin with what shaping up to be a significant moment on Capitol Hill

regarding the January 6th insurrection and former President Donald Trump. In just a few hours,

the January 6th House Select Committee is set to meet publicly, likely for the last time,

after gathering yesterday to finalize its plans to issue at least three criminal referrals

for former President Donald Trump. NBC News has learned that exclusively. The referrals are

expected to ask the Justice Department to pursue at least three

criminal charges against the former president, all related to the capital riot, obstructing an

official proceeding, conspiracy to defraud the government, and inciting or assisting an insurrection.

It's important to note these criminal referrals carry no official legal weight.

It remains up to the Department of Justice to decide whether to charge Trump or anyone else

the committee might refer.

Committee member and Democratic Congressman Adam Schiff of California had this to say yesterday.

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