GOP conspiracy crumbles, Johnson bumbles, plus Gaetz’s latest stumbles

[Daily Kos: The Brief]( [GOP conspiracy crumbles, Johnson bumbles, plus Gaetz’s latest stumbles]( [FBI informant charged with lying about Joe and Hunter Biden's ties to Ukrainian company]( Republicans’ favorite Biden conspiracy theory has now totally collapsed. [Alexei Navalny, opposition leader and Putin’s fiercest foe, dies in prison]( Footage reportedly shows Navalny in good spirits just yesterday. [Donald Trump fraud verdict: $364 million penalty in civil fraud case]( The penalty could wipe out Trump’s cash on hand. [Even though Daily Kos is facing some financial hardships, we will never put up a paywall. We strongly believe that everyone should have free access to the news. Help keep Daily Kos free for everyone, donate $3 monthly.]( [Worried about Biden's age or capacity? Let's revisit a certain Senate race]( Voters’ distrust of a TV charlatan mattered most in Pennsylvania. [The joyous demise of 'Let's Go Brandon,' once a celebrated MAGA meme]( Dark Brandon has risen. [Wisconsin Democrats fear 'usual tricks' after GOP passes new maps]( Can Democrats make Wisconsin a democracy again? You’ll find the best [daily Ukraine coverage]( at Daily Kos! [Cartoon: The party of Putin]( Wonder how many Republicans will turn on Russia after Navalny’s death … [Matt Gaetz has diagnosed the GOP's electoral issues. It's all that diversity and inclusion]( There’s always a scapegoat. [House speaker caught between a rock and Freedom Caucus over shutdown]( With a government shutdown on the line, why wouldn’t the House take a vacation? [Too chilly for short sleeves? Don't worry, we got a long sleeve tee just for you. Get one now!]( [Uh-oh. Things just got even worse for Matt Gaetz in ethics investigation]( And his defense? “He takes thousands of selfies each year.” [Former GOP officials warn of 'terrifying possibilities' if Trump immunity claim accepted]( It would be the beginning of the end of the republic. [Click here for more cartoons.]( Before you leave, can you do one more thing? In Daily Kos's 20-plus year history, 2023 will stand out as our most financially difficult year. Unfortunately, things aren't looking better as we enter 2024. Donations of just a few dollars from our readers and activists helps us pay the bills. Please support progressive news and activism by making a donation of $5 today. [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_5FjnHJYwsGKc6cnhhwpDCEenk0UtEt4isvdLO0iVjovbS5Dd17rO3gtv6mJzcNoxD6B1G7r-kf5O9mBstZRkdFgJ0gqKWtZaEdjUtfOkGCT4U5mPwIFBpzM_CYzRAvihs-ExjeHLfUYSidjalJI_RsFN7sVAc1_MBZ6512abh3FPqBFllK15avX0Bf4_uHZEpDAxqT0L3kHN7lz3NMUdhPDcnC-nm-7iKaZIsD4W1CyzqZRZ7GBkJbsqa7muN6pX5KRQk_cFyw0e8SqtKiC9UW800BteaPClxkddAPd2LJ3L2oSSJiWSjkNxcxZUMWaK2g61ezkQ/43x/N5jZm67UQ6Op6LKvrin9hA/h22/QlWk42MyFa4xmOxnfEohDUgfXUT1uyrpp5SgM0RDnqM //notify.dailykos.com/ss/c/wehEm_vu1NBVXOKYSqOxTIIfkvDY5WdweA22OatZqcSz3ExxC8GF5ranIsL0II2ou5wxA_lMdj9SGUCUWhXLxXhcJORUgPe4U4ypZlLj7THIqCk_eccgc4eLI_0LA9EwcLCiIK8VFbEnrayhFG_Z4gPpZqfnXCNCjROvKDefXeet5JMiP7zUifEyDC4JoPpF6uWIGjl3m7XSgWiBxMu6MNaHHwZcwNnb_g3CQUeW8FsBcel765mrbXnlYw5PqQ3HfRrIaX4NHwe6vHMK519tZdYi3nclsxHKzac7Ye_sd0SfaCy0BbYh-ihmwLiWOHVZbAt9H43EgkIW0YItu3zvQ4Os0xd32stHSr8Yttaa-AOO63j1ZMCmqy7oHIjBp3Qx_g1DL69WvD4Mn49ooMPK98kD8W9NT9uItU7Y4UvIRT0/43x/N5jZm67UQ6Op6LKvrin9hA/h25/w7o7Ll7JZfIACMIAsX3Ajfx99Yd-CR7jefdH1v9CtVY 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](.