The FAA grounded 171 Boeing airplanes for inspections after a panel detached mid-flight from an Alaska Airlines plane on Friday, leaving passengers pelted with wind until it landed safely. The Supreme Court said it will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 ballots and if states can review election oversight, while Trump defended January 6th rioters in a speech on Saturday. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, responsible for 1.4M soldiers, was hospitalized last Monday without White House knowledge until Friday. NRA chief Wayne LaPierre resigned just before a trial on allegedly misusing funds for personal expenses. An ex-cop got 14 months in jail related to the 2019 death of Elijah McClain. Rep. Lauren Boebert is under investigation regarding an alleged Saturday altercation with her ex-husband. Both coasts faced major winter storms over the weekend with another expected Tuesday and Wednesday.

Must Know News:

Alaska Airlines Incident

1. US officials order grounding of Boeing 737-9 Max jetliners after plane window blowout | AP News
2. FAA orders temporary grounding of Boeing 737 Max 9 after a piece of Alaska Airline plane wall detached midair

Trump Primary Trial

1. Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 presidential ballots | AP News
2. Iowa campaign trail recap: Trump calls Jan. 6 rioters serving prison terms 'hostages'

Defense Secretary Hospitalization

1. White House wasn't notified of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's hospitalization for several days - CBS News
2. Defense Secretary Austin Kept White House in the Dark About His Hospitalization - The New York Times

Other Notable News:

NRA Chief Resigns

1. NRA chief Wayne LaPierre announces resignation ahead of trial | AP News

Ex-Cop Sentenced for Death of Elijah McClain

1. Ex-cop gets 14 months in jail in death of Elijah McClain, whose mom calls him 'bully with a badge'

Lauren Boebert Incident

1. Rep. Lauren Boebert incident under "active investigation," police say - CBS News

Winter Storms in the U.S.

1. Winter storms dump snow on both U.S. coasts as icy roads make for hazardous travel