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Andrew Couts


Andrew Couts is the former editor of Layer 8, a section dedicated to the intersection of the Internet and the state—and the gaps in between. Prior to the Daily Dot, Couts served as features editor and features writer for Digital Trends, associate editor of TheWeek.com, and associate editor at Maxim magazine. When he’s not working, Couts can be found hiking with his German shepherds or blasting around on motorcycles.

Putin hiding behind Facebook icon

How Congress plans to take online political ads out of the shadows

The Honest Ads Act could have major implications for U.S. elections—and the internet.

On Oct 21, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Vladimir Putin with 'I voted' American flag sticker

From Facebook to Pokémon Go: How Russia meddled in the 2016 election

The list keeps growing.

On Oct 19, 2017 by Andrew Couts, Andrew Wyrich

Ted Cruz Zodiac Killer Tweet

Ted Cruz revives Zodiac Killer meme with suspicious tweet

Well, this is suspicious.

On Oct 18, 2017 by Andrew Couts

James Comey, Donald Trump, and Hillary Clinton

Trump accuses James Comey of lying, improperly exonerating Hillary Clinton

There's a lot to unpack here.

On Oct 18, 2017 by Andrew Couts

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2 senators reach deal to save Obamacare subsidies—for now

The deal's passage remains uncertain.

On Oct 17, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump

Trump’s Russia-related legal fees top $1 million in past 3 months

Money well spent?

On Oct 16, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump

Trump pulls complete 180 on Puerto Rico after threat to pull relief aid

More than 90 percent of Puerto Rico citizens remain without running electricity.

On Oct 13, 2017 by Andrew Couts

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Trump shames Puerto Rico, says FEMA can’t stay ‘forever’

More than 80 percent of the U.S. territory remains without electricity.

On Oct 12, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Tom Steyer and Donald Trump

Mega-donor demands Democrats impeach Trump—and here’s why they’ll listen

Billionaire donor Tom Steyer wants Democrats to oust Trump—and he's got 75 million reasons why they should listen.

On Oct 11, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Harvey Weinstein and Hillary Clinton with stack of $100 bills between them

How much money did Harvey Weinstein donate to Hillary Clinton?

Clinton says she was 'shocked and appalled' by Weinstein's alleged sexual assaults.

On Oct 11, 2017 by Andrew Couts

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North Korean hackers stole secret U.S.–South Korea war plans, lawmaker says

The hackers made off with 235GB of secret military data.

On Oct 10, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Chris Murphy

U.S. senator says we should assume Trump will launch war against North Korea

'Why assume it's just bluster?'

On Oct 10, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Mike and Karen Pence exiting Air Force Two.

Did Pence’s NFL walkout ‘stunt’ really cost taxpayers over $200K?

U.S. law has a calculation for specifically this kind of situation.

On Oct 9, 2017 by Andrew Couts

The We're All Gonna Die mic with two pictures of Donald Trump making funny faces.

‘We’re All Gonna Die,’ ep. 19: Now’s not the time to debate whether Trump is a moron

Congratulations, America. You made it another week.

On Oct 7, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Trump Says Puerto Rico

Trump attempts to say ‘Puerto Rico’ with a Spanish accent, fails spectacularly

Hey, he tried.

On Oct 6, 2017 by Andrew Couts