welcome back the republican party's russia problem is getting worse. while most mainstream gop lawmakers condemn vladimir putin's invasion of ukraine, some far-right politicians and commentators have embraced alternative narratives on ukraine that either justify putin's actions, condemn the biden administers's responsibility or for some both. in a few cases their words have become russia propaganda. with me is stewart a. thompson, who's been following this story for the "new york times." mr. thompson, thank you first