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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.

Donald Trump

Trump abruptly disbands 2 advisory councils after business leaders quit en masse

Is Trump too toxic for businesses?

On Aug 16, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump and Gianno Caldwell fox and friends

Republican ‘Fox & Friends’ guest: Trump ‘failed us’

'President Trump, our president, has literally betrayed the conscience of our country.'

On Aug 16, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump and Kat Timpf

Fox News host slams Trump for ‘disgusting’ press conference

'It was one of the biggest messes I’ve ever seen. I can’t believe it happened.'

On Aug 15, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump issues statement on racist violence in Charlottesville

Trump’s own actions cast doubt on his condemnation of white supremacists

To doubt Trump's sincerity in his denouncement of racism is to observe the available facts.

On Aug 15, 2017 by Andrew Couts

White supremacist Peter Tefft

Father publicly disowns alt-right son after Charlottesville violence

'Peter Tefft, my son, is not welcome at our family gatherings any longer.'

On Aug 14, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Sam Clovis

Trump’s pick for USDA chief scientist is not a scientist—and 7 other fun facts

Sam Clovis is not a farmer, either.

On Aug 10, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Hillary Clinton Pointing a Finger Up

Judge orders new State Department search for Clinton emails

Benghazi is back.

On Aug 10, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Diamond and Silk

These pro-Trump YouTube stars were quietly paid by the Trump campaign

Follow the money.

On Aug 10, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump and Rex Tillerson on the growing nuclear threat of North Korea

Tillerson downplays North Korean threat as Trump touts U.S. nuclear arsenal

The Trump administration's mix messaging adds uncertainty amid tensions with North Korea.

On Aug 9, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump and Antarctic icebergs

Climate change report leaked as Trump administration distances itself from science

The report confirms key fears about climate change.

On Aug 8, 2017 by Andrew Couts

USDA Headquarters

USDA tells staff to stop using the term ‘climate change’

The USDA's censorship is the latest example of Trump brushing climate change under the rug.

On Aug 7, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Homepage article image

Trump claims his base is ‘bigger and stronger,’ but the numbers say otherwise

Trump has already dismissed the polls as 'phony.'

On Aug 7, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Martin Shkreli

‘Pharma bro’ Martin Shkreli convicted on 3 counts of fraud

Shkreli faces up to 20 years in prison.

On Aug 4, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump tweets on toilet paper roll

You can now buy toilet paper with Trump’s tweets printed on it

America’s No. 1 leader, now available for your No. 2 needs.

On Aug 4, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Donald Trump with Newsweek and Economist Covers

2 new magazine covers sum up Trump’s America right now

Times are tense in America right now—and it's just the beginning.

On Aug 4, 2017 by Andrew Couts