Republicans reveal the smoking (cap) gun in Biden impeachment inquiry

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [Monday’s theme? Republican weakness]( Republicans don’t seem to be trying very hard as we head into the December holidays. The Republican effort in the House to impeach President Joe Biden took a new step forward before quickly taking two steps back. Rep. James Comer sure thought he’d found the smoking gun, but his latest claims were [debunked in record time](, and we could feel secondhand humiliation from here. Meanwhile, Republicans are dipping their toes into the world of “deepfakes” and artificial intelligence with a new scare campaign [aimed at America’s beloved national parks](. And finally, some [Republicans are starting to recognize the sustained damage]( Donald Trump has done to the GOP over the past seven or so years. These stories are all signs of the weakness of the Republican platform going into 2024. With no evidence of any crimes by Biden, Republicans are throwing anything and everything at the wall to see what sticks in order to keep their conspiracy-lovin' base happy. Other top stories: - [The cults that took over Christian colleges now aim to take over your government]( So gross. - [Texas GOP executive committee rejects proposed ban on associating with Nazi sympathizers]( Everything really is bigger in Texas, even the WTFs. - [The Newsom-DeSantis debate did not go well. For Ron DeSantis]( We are still wondering how it is possible Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is still a candidate for anything after this spectacular meltdown. - [If you can afford to make a monthly donation, please take a minute right now to give $3 to keep Daily Kos online and accessible for everyone.]( - [Kari Lake demonized Arizona Republicans. Now she’s demanding their support for her Senate run]( It is very difficult to tell who's bullshitting who on this one. - [Sunday Four-Play: DeSantis-bot glitches out, and ex-Trump aide says the former guy is 'slowing down']( For a party that has invested so much in the “Joe Biden is cognitively addled” narrative, it doesn’t help when their own candidate has so clearly lost a step … or three. - [After Trump re-ups Obamacare repeal threats, Biden drops ad touting cuts in health care costs]( People like Obamacare. Democrats are thrilled that Trump has once again promised to destroy it. - You’ll find the best [daily Ukraine coverage]( at Daily Kos! - [With 100% clean energy mandate, Michigan Democrats show elections have consequences]( Good things happen when Democrats win elections. - [White House warns of impending crisis in Ukraine assistance funding]( President Joe Biden is issuing an urgent appeal for help. - [It's getting chilly outside. Stay warm with a Daily Kos hoodie. Click here to get yours now!]( - Poll of the day: Are you concerned about artificial intelligence and “deepfake” videos having an impact on the 2024 election? [Yes/No/Unsure]( Daily Kos needs you now more than ever We are falling behind our projections for two of our three major revenue streams: advertising and list building. This means that at this moment, we need to rely more and more on donations from the Daily Kos community to make ends meet. Can you chip in $5 right now to help Daily Kos keep fighting? [Donate $5]( If you wish to donate by mail instead, please send a check to Daily Kos, PO Box 70036, Oakland, CA, 94612. Contributions to Daily Kos are not tax deductible. Shop the Daily Kos store All items made in USA and union decorated! //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcQreUgmm33sy_VkOla2Q1TdmAu0D0A_sjL7G_5FjnHJYzhRDJ5PeInPqtLQQ0RwARrAp7KB0Z384QrcDsLaYpiXWAOuzADDLC48hpSgyBUsm-E5FlHxtTW2TKiu_bhsuiBhj1rX2uFU6ijDAxYfGp7VUqv0c4h6EA3gh6RFpsqoA5ftqCRnbGPLOMC69boZWgKPW2kgBHRmaLk9joFSbL62K59IKgfWL089Mvuy5GDAKGVK_z__hnP-RL-XxQDDBM0BFUNKY9HE8sQc7cptN6Uoa4PMQWdIGwa7oTgNEiD5ZbRmeWNwwk6vh7V1SIPZbfajKXftuemfrg6bvslHV_dNLAlCZYiVlTtXAErh-HMoBA/41v/yC2MY7LjQHyjS3eDRTQHnA/h23/bpPgWTIphOh-fAhvgs3h4qOCCSrWTZRpgqlZKYe284s //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7TE0Sk7mzVMQr6lndMqbREQlya0RNJHud99QJtkhFYHYy-qJhT1O7fKKY9OYkvS5f6SAK_e1CeYrEVPvHuyIGmV-iVESB4_8WBPl4It3j-S2eFDfAuRUMIR9mVt_S9Dm8bmyLQzaIc_8GnJmx4wD7UWKPTOQg56zlNpdBMuCUXSuF2iA05qTllOc-o9EfvyiDCP64NpBwB9j7Cpclc20eVmSzw6EVSQ2okEZ-eYAzUqXxfuEIlKDQkkeodTHBw54PkKN9EzyxGmVyjYOGp0US7adWgTTbiMBAOUbQmg0fAbkWw/41v/yC2MY7LjQHyjS3eDRTQHnA/h26/hDJ-sUcsWL8P8Fn45NAw-Kp_KWb1ysdA_TDImGZLax8 Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Daily Kos, please [click here](.