Michael talks with experts about Russia's invasion of Ukraine this morning on First Light.

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We focus heavily on Ukraine today. John Haltiwanger of Insider.com joins us to share his reporting on Russia's invasion in Europe and the fallout in the US. We'll also hear from Associated Press White House reporter Aamer Madhani, who will share the perspective from the Biden administration.

We'll also spend some time covering the verdict in the trial of the men found guilty of murdering Ahmaud Arbery. And John Stolnis reports on a monumental day for USA Women's Soccer.

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Things seem to be escalating in Europe as Russia sends troops to areas they now recognize as separate from Ukraine. Clayton Neville has our Correspondent Close-Up today with an update on Monday's developments.

We're also going to talk to someone in Kyiv at the heart of the situation. Peter Zalmayev is director of the Eurasia Democracy Initiative.

And we'll find out about gas prices - how high will they go? Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.com will join us to deliver the bad news.

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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on a last ditch effort being made by President Biden to stave off war in Europe. We'll also hear from Jim Roope out in California where they're the first state to officially enter the "endemic" stage of COVID-19. And John Stolnis recaps the 2022 Winter Games for us, including the complicated legacy it leaves behind. And finally, Tom O'Connor, senior writer of foreign policy at Newsweek is reporting on potential cyberattacks by Russia amid Ukraine tensions. He'll join us to talk about it.

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In our Correspondent Close-Up, Kathy Foster reports on President Trump being compelled to testify before the NY AG in the investigation into the Trump Organization. We'll also get the latest in Ukraine with Clayton Neville and we'll have a conversation with Insider.com's Ryan Pickrell to find out the perspective from the Pentagon.

And we'll talk about the top cars of the year in several different price ranges with Jake Fisher of Consumer Reports.

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Ukraine and Canada, the two topics covered in our Correspondent Close-Up. Clayton Neville takes a look at how those in Ukraine continue to prepare for the possibility of a Russian invasion. And John Stolnis reports on rising tensions in Canada's capital as protesting truckers continue to disrupt the normal way of life.

We're going to also spend some time talking about the future of NASA with Washington Post reporter Christian Davenport.

And USA Today's Dylan Wells joins us to share her reporting on the possibility of US sanctions for Russia.

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In today's Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on whether Russia president Vladimir Putin is withdrawing troops from the Ukraine border - or increasing them. And Kathy Foster reports on the hefty settlement the parents of the Sandy Hook shooting victims are getting from a major gun manufacturer.

We'll dig more into the situation in Ukraine with The Hill defense reporter Jordan Williams.

And why are doctors prescribing Ivermectin for COVID-19 patients without FDA approval for such a use? Aria Bendix of Insider.com did some extensive reporting on this issue - she joins us to talk about it.

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Diplomacy may just win out after all between Russia and Ukraine. In our Correspondent Close-Up, Clayton Neville reports on the latest. Later, we go to Kyiv and talk to Politico's Hans Von Der Burchard to get his perspective from the ground there.

New reports say the Western US is in a severe drought. Kathy Foster reports on that for us, and we'll get some insight from Henry Fountain, who covers natural disasters and the climate for the New York Times.

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The Los Angeles Rams are Super Bowl Champions. John Stolnis recaps their come-from-behind victory for us. Russia has not invaded Ukraine...yet. Clayton Neville brings us up to speed on where things stand right now. And we have a special Valentine's Day treat for you as we talk with Days of Our Lives stars Bill and Susan Seaforth Hayes, about their lives together on and off the screen.

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We tackle some very important issues on this edition of the show. Inflation - we'll dig into the latest numbers with Politico's Victoria Guida. Trade between the US and Canada amid the ongoing protests of truckers in Canada - we'll find out how it's affecting the auto industry with Glenn Stevens of MichAuto. And how many devices in your home still use 3G technology? Did you know very soon those devices will no longer work? Tom Kamber of AARP will tell you what needs to be checked and how soon you'll have to replace what might need to be replaced.

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