Pentagon officials say Russia has lost more than 10% of all the combat power and military forces that it started the invasion with. Shep speaks with Igor Novikov, a former adviser to Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, who says he’s now used to the sound of artillery outside his window. Also, Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson defends her judicial record to senators on Capitol Hill. Plus, we get our first inside look at the hotel room where actor and comedian Bob Saget was found dead, and a judge takes action to avoid mistrial in the trial of Ethan Crumbley’s parents in Michigan.

As a NATO official says Russia is becoming “desperate” in its invasion of Ukraine, the Pentagon reports Russian troops are ramping up the bombing of cities because they have failed to achieve most of their objectives. Cal Perry reports from the western Ukrainian city of Lviv, and we take a look at two Associated Press journalists opening up about their escape from Mariupol. Also, the confirmation hearing for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson began today, where she pledged she’ll decide cases “without fear or favor.” Plus, a spring break state of emergency in Miami Beach, Florida, and a Ring camera captures the battle between a bear and some pigs.

President Biden warned Chinese President Xi that if he provides any help for Russia’s brutal and horrific invasion of Ukraine, there will be consequences. Sky News’ Alex Crawford shows us the terror Putin is wreaking on Kyiv, and former CIA Director John Brennan joins Shep to discuss Biden & Xi’s call. Also, Andrea Day on the warning from cops across the country about an alarming spike in carjackings and the latest updates on March Madness. Plus, a pediatric doctor from Memphis who is now in Lviv, performing life-saving surgeries on the youngest Ukrainians.

President Biden is set to speak with Chinese President Xi in a high-stakes call tomorrow to discuss Russia and other issues. Cal Perry reports from Lviv with the latest on the ground in Ukraine, and Clint Watts tracks the Russian military’s movements. Plus, March Madness tipped off today, and CNBC’s Contessa Brewer reports on the national effort to level the playing field for women’s teams. Also, the NTSB says a 13-year-old driver was behind the wheel of the pickup truck that crashed into a van, killing six college golfers and a coach earlier this week. And St. Patrick’s Day celebrations are back after two years of cancellations.

President Zelenskyy pleaded directly to American lawmakers in an emotional speech to Congress. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche has President Biden’s reaction to the Ukrainian leader’s remarks and Retired U.S. Army General Barry McCaffrey joins Shep to talk about the dire situation in Ukraine. Also, a powerful earthquake in Japan that killed at least two people and injured dozens more, and why customs officials say drug smugglers are posing a safety risk to passengers and crew. Plus, a new poll from Monmouth University on American support for U.S. sanctions against Russia.

The wave of terror and destruction from Putin’s war machine has not stopped. Cal Perry reports live in the western Ukraine city of Lviv and CNBC’s Ylan Mui previews President Zelenskyy’s address to Congress scheduled for tomorrow. Also, Perry Russom has an update after federal agents arrested the man they say went on a shooting spree and attacked and killed homeless men in D.C. and New York City. And fake German socialite Anna Sorokin is facing deportation after she was released from prison. Plus, President Biden speaks out against gender inequality on “Equal Pay Day”.

As one of Putin’s closest allies says Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has gone slower than expected, President Zelenskyy is set to speak to U.S. lawmakers on Wednesday. Cal Perry reports on the ground in Lviv. CNBC’s Kayla Tausche reports on National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan’s meeting with a Chinese diplomat in Rome as the White House sends a warning that China will pay a heavy price if it helps Putin with Russia’s invasion. Also, police in Washington D.C. and New York City are searching for a man who they say shot five homeless people, killing two of them. Plus, Tom Brady’s announcement that he’s back in the game with the Buccaneers.

For the first time, Russian forces have expanded their invasion towards the west of Ukraine. One Ukrainian lawmaker says no city is safe. Cal Perry reports live from Lviv and NBC News National Security Analyst Clint Watts tracks Russia’s military movements. And 2 years into the COVID-19 pandemic, CNBC’s Meg Tirrell takes a look at the progress we’ve made and what’s ahead. Plus, Gabby Petito’s parents have filed a civil lawsuit in their daughter’s death against the parents of Brian Laundrie. Also, bringing brightness back to a struggling Michigan city in the Detroit area that lost most of its street lights in 2011.

A U.S. official says Russian forces could encircle the city of Kyiv in 1-2 weeks, and high-level talks between Russia and Ukraine have failed to make any progress. Alex Crawford reports on local doctors and nurses treating wounded Ukrainian soldiers. And reporting from Steve Liesman on the economic impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine as the Labor Department reports consumer prices jumped by 7.9% in February compared to last year. Plus, CNBC’s Frank Holland on New York announcing a first of its kind plan to get legal marijuana stores up and running. Also, an update on Jussie Smollett after he was convicted of lying to police about a racist and homophobic attack and a hero trooper who risked her life to stop an alleged drunk driver.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is demanding a “no-fly zone” after Russian forces bombed a children’s hospital and maternity ward in Mariupol. We have reporting from Lviv and military analysis from Admiral James Stavridis. And lawmakers are asking the DOJ to investigate potential criminal obstruction of Congress by Amazon. Plus, the federal trial begins for four men accused of making a plan to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer. Also, an update on the 2022 MLB season and CNBC’s Seema Mody with a look at rising prices after the U.S. banned Russian oil.