“Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels said he has thought about what might happen when he leaves the show, which has been on for nearly 50 years. Source
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DeSantis to prioritize South Carolina, leave New Hampshire in week before its primary
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is attending two town halls in New Hampshire on Wednesday, but is shifting resources after two debates in that state were canceled. Source
Trump co-defendant accuses DA Fani Willis of affair with attorney in Georgia RICO case
A court filing by one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants in the Georgia election case alleges Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis hired an attorney while being in a romantic relationship with him. Michael Roman says Willis paid private attorney Nathan Wade $650,000 in taxpayer funds for work he did while prosecuting a case involving Trump in Georgia. Speaking in Atlanta on Sunday, Willis did not address Wade by name, but referred to his “impeccable” credentials. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman has more. Source
Texas, Biden administration locked in showdown over border security operations
The Department of Homeland Security is warning the state of Texas to restore federal agents’ access to an area along the Rio Grande where three migrants drowned last week. In a letter to the Texas attorney general, DHS said if access isn’t restored, the Justice Department could get involved. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source
Gymnast Maggie Nichols talks new memoir, overcoming adversity
World Champion Gymnast Maggie Nichols was at the top of her game in 2015 when she reported USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar for sexual abuse to USA Gymnastics officials. After failing to make the 2016 U.S. Olympic team and retiring from elite gymnastics, Nichols went on to become one of the best collegiate gymnasts of all time. Nichols joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss her new memoir. Source
WebMD parent company under fire for return-to-office video
Many companies have embraced the work-from-home culture and hybrid work schedules in the wake of the pandemic. But some, like WebMD’s parent company Internet Brands, are still pushing for employees to return to offices. That led to a “cringeworthy” video that’s been going viral. Emily Peck, an Axios markets correspondent, joined CBS News to discuss the video and the current state of hybrid and remote work. Source
Timbaland on being elected to Songwriters Hall of Fame, songwriting process
Grammy-winning producer Timbaland, known for his influence on modern music and collaborations with top artists, earns his place in the Songwriters Hall of Fame. He joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about the honor. Source
Blinken calls war in Gaza “gut wrenching” while speaking in Davos
Speaking about Gaza at the World Economic Forum in Davos, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the “suffering we’re seeing among innocent men, women and children breaks my heart.” CBS News correspondent Christina Ruffini has more on Blinken’s comments and the weight they carry at the forum. Source
Congress demands answers on seatback investigation
Sen. Ed Markey leads the effort in Congress to require the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration to draft a new strength standard for vehicle seats within two years. Source
Biden to meet with congressional leaders over national security package
President Biden is set to meet with congressional leaders at the White House Wednesday about the ongoing standoff over his national security package, which includes funding for Ukraine, Israel and the southern border. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on that and the looming government shutdown. Source