U.S. weighs tougher Russia sanctions after evidence of Bucha killings … Biden administration officials have discussed intensifying their sanctions campaign against Russia as evidence emerges of the apparent execution of civilians in a suburb near Kyiv, the Ukrainian capital, according to two people familiar with the matter.

EXCLUSIVE Two key tech execs quit Truth Social after troubled app launch  —  The two Southern tech entrepreneurs had the two qualities that Donald Trump's Truth Social startup needed: tech-industry expertise and a politically conservative worldview aligned with the former president …

US seizes yacht owned by oligarch with close ties to Putin  —  PALMA DE MALLORCA, Spain (AP) — The U.S. government seized a mega yacht in Spain owned by an oligarch with close ties to the Russian president on Monday, the first in the government's sanctions enforcement initiative to …

Secret Service paying over $30K per month for Malibu mansion to protect Hunter Biden  —  The luxury rental property has “gorgeous ocean views,” according to its listing.  —  Hunter Biden is apparently spending his father's presidency living in luxury in Malibu — and so is his taxpayer-funded security detail.

Senate eyes historic week with a vote to put Jackson on Supreme Court  —  WASHINGTON — The Senate is poised to vote this week on whether to confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson to the Supreme Court, and she is in good shape to win a lifetime appointment and become the first Black woman on the court.

Elon Musk Takes 9.2% Stake in Twitter After Hinting at Shake-Up  —  Elon Musk has taken a 9.2% stake in Twitter Inc. to become the platform's biggest shareholder, a week after hinting he might shake up the social media industry.  —  Twitter shares surged about 26% in premarket trading …

Biden called Murdoch the ‘most dangerous man in the world,’ new book alleges  —  New York (CNN Business)In a forthcoming book, a pair of New York Times reporters and CNN political analysts report that President Joe Biden “assessed” Fox News “as one of the most destructive forces in the United States.”

Hungary's Viktor Orban Wins Another Term in Office  —  Russia's invasion of Ukraine overshadowed Sunday's election  —  BUDAPEST—Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, the closest thing Russian President Vladimir Putin has to a friend in the club of European Union leaders …

California mass shooting: 6 dead, 12 injured in Sacramento  —  SACRAMENTO, Calif (AP) — Six people were killed and 12 injured in a mass shooting early Sunday as bars and nightclubs were closing in downtown Sacramento and police in California's state capital were searching for at least one suspect.

Ted Cruz endorses Josh Mandel in Ohio Senate race  —  Texas GOP Sen. , Ted Cruz endorsed Josh Mandel in the highly competitive Ohio Senate Republican primary on Monday.  —  Cruz hailed Mandel as a “proven fighter” against the Democrats and champion of conservative causes …

Obama to return to White House to celebrate health care reform  —  WASHINGTON — Former President Barack Obama will return to the White House on Tuesday for the first time since he left office to promote the Affordable Care Act in an event alongside President Joe Biden, a White House official said.

Trump endorses Palin in Alaska House special election  —  Former President Donald Trump on Sunday endorsed Sarah Palin in the upcoming Alaska House special election.  —  Calling her a “wonderful patriot” and “tough and smart,” Trump said the former governor had been “a champion for Alaska values …

Imran Khan de-notified as prime minister of Pakistan  — De-notification comes after National Assembly's dissolution.  — Imran Khan to still continue as prime minister under Article 224 of Constitution till appointment of caretaker PM, announces President Arif Alvi.

Tribes, Industry Groups Reach Deal to Boost U.S. Hydroelectric Power  —  Long at odds, the groups have reached an agreement to increase hydroelectric power production, conservation and energy storage, but it requires Congress to act  —  After years of fighting, Native American tribes …

Border politics worsen for Biden: The Note  —  Over two year old border restrictions, known as Title 42, end next month.  —  A deteriorating political environment means no shortage of small things that can become big things as well as big things that become all-encompassing and devastating.

It's a big day at the State Department for U.S. cyberdiplomacy  —  Happy Monday!  My colleagues are launching Post Politics Now, The Post's new live analysis approach to political coverage, today.  Post Politics Now integrates breaking news coverage with political analysis, visuals and insights from reporters across the newsroom.

Scoop: Team Schumer voices doubts about Garcetti's chances for India  —  Chuck Schumer's team is privately acknowledging to Senate Democrats that Eric Garcetti doesn't currently have 50 votes within their caucus to be confirmed as ambassador to India, congressional aides tell Axios.