The United States woke up one year ago today to the reality that Donald Trump had been elected president. Here's how Twitter reacted.

Nov. 9, 2016: The morning Twitter woke up to a Trump victory

One year ago, America woke up to Donald Trump’s victory. It’s been getting more woke ever since.

On Nov 9, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Internet Culture
Power fist holding a rose

Tuesday’s elections proved the power of America’s progressive grassroots

The Left's victories on Tuesday didn't just happen by accident.

On Nov 8, 2017 by Brenden Gallagher

IRL
Rep. Jim Bridenstine (R-Ok.), Donald Trump’s much-criticized pick to lead NASA, was narrowly approved by the Senate Commerce Committee on Wednesday.

Senate panel approves climate change skeptic to lead NASA

Democrats blasted his stance on climate change and LGBTQ rights.

On Nov 8, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Former President Barack Obama congratulated the winners of both gubernatorial races that took place on Tuesday and the sweeping success Democrats had in state and local races in a Wednesday morning tweet–telling his followers “this is what happens when the people vote.”

Obama on 2017 elections: ‘This is what happens when the people vote’

He congratulated winners of the governors races and local elections.

On Nov 8, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
A surprise trip from President Donald Trump to visit the DMZ was cancelled.

Fog forces Trump to bail on secret visit to North Korea’s military border

The trip was shrouded in secrecy.

On Nov 8, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Donna Brazile shrugging at podium during Clinton/Kaine rally

The 3 things Democrats must demand from the DNC going forward

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile's tell-all has exposed severe weaknesses in the DNC. It's time to demand better.

On Nov 8, 2017 by Brenden Gallagher

Tech
Ed Gillespie Twitter Balloons

Ed Gillespie might want to turn off his Twitter balloon celebration

The Virginia Republican lost the governor's race on Tuesday.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Layer 8
Live election results for New Jersey governor race. Phil Murphy vs. Kim Guadagno

New Jersey election results live: Phil Murphy vs. Kim Guadagno

A former ambassador in Obama's administration faces off against Chris Christie's lieutenant governor.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Virginia is one of two states electing a new governor today. Democrat Ralph Northam is facing off against Republican Ed Gillespie.

Virginia election results live: Ed Gillespie vs. Ralph Northam

Follow along live here.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Law enforcement officials have been alerted to fraudulent calls being made to voters in Prince William County, Virginia that are telling them their polling locations were changed, officials confirmed to the Daily Dot.

Fake calls are telling Virginia voters their polling places have changed

The NAACP warned about the calls in a Facebook post.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Trump didn't bankrupt a golf course in Puerto Rico, but he didn't save it either.

Trump made his bodyguard get him McDonald’s when the White House screwed up his burger

Trump is lovin' it.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Danielle Ransom

Tech
Donald Trump Jr

Donald Trump Jr. tells Virginians to vote on the wrong day—twice

Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice...

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Couts

Tech
Donald Trump Lavar Ball

Syria signs Paris Climate Accord, making U.S. the lone country not included

Trump announced his intention for the US to back out of the deal in April.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
Former Trump campaign advisor Carter Page giving a speech in Moscow.

The 11 must-read moments from Trump campaign adviser Carter Page’s Russia testimony

There's a lot to unpack here.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Andrew Wyrich

Tech
US Congress building

The 8 ways Congress could help stop mass shootings right now

Gun violence is nothing new—and neither are the ideas behind stronger gun control.

On Nov 7, 2017 by Brenden Gallagher

Tech