One of Donald Trump’s co-defendants​ in the Fulton County election interference trial cites “sources” for his allegations, but offers no evidence. Source

Mexico’s National Guard has been on high alert since American officials recently pressured their Mexican counterparts to help tamp down illegal crossings. Source

Several people were injured in an explosion at the Sandman Signature hotel in downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Jason Allen has the latest. Source

The Boeing 737 Max 9 jet that suffered a blowout in midair had been restricted from flying over the ocean after pilots on the plane reported pressurization warnings on at least three separate occasions. Kris Van Cleave reports. Source

As the Northeast digs out from the first major winter storm of the year, a new system is expected to sweep across the country, bringing blizzard conditions, rain and tornadoes. The Weather Channel meteorologist Mike Bettes has the forecast. Source

Both U.S. and Mexican authorities are working to deter illegal border crossings into the U.S. following a record number of crossings in December. Adam Yamaguchi reports from a U.S. border town where migrants often camp. Source

President Biden responded to former President Trump’s statements saying those imprisoned for participating in the Jan. 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol should be released. Mr. Biden spoke at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina — the site of the 2015 shooting in which nine people were killed by a white supremacist. Ed O’Keefe has more. Source

Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Monday, seeking to prevent the war in Gaza from expanding into a wider regional war. Hezbollah has accused Israel of killing one of its senior commanders in an airstrike on Lebanon. Ian Lee has the latest. Source

President Biden said he still has full confidence in Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, despite the White House not being told about the defense secretary’s hospitalization in the ICU for several days. The lack of communication with the White House and other officials has some lawmakers concerned. David Martin reports. Source

Viewership for the annual film and TV awards show surged more than 50% from the previous edition, according to Nielsen ratings. Source