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Chris Tognotti


Chris Tognotti is a frequent contributor for the Daily Dot. He’s a news and current events writer based out of Berkeley, California, and a co-host of the podcast Now We Know. While he specializes in domestic politics and opinion writing, he’s also savvy on sports, video games, and film.

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Giuliani: Black Americans ‘maybe have a faulty memory’ about Trump’s birtherism

Rudy Giuliani denied that Donald Trump should apologize for advancing conspiracy theories about where President Obama was born.

On Sep 4, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Trump’s self-centered tweet about Nykea Aldridge’s death spurs outrage

Donald Trump continued his habit of tweeting self-centered reactions to tragedies, this time about Nykjea Aldridge, the cousin of NBA star Dwyane Wade who was killed in Chicago this week.

On Aug 28, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Mike Pence refuses to say whether Trump’s deportation force is still happening

Mike Pence claims that nothing has changed with Trump's position on immigration.

On Aug 28, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Reince Priebus says Trump will clarify immigration policies soon, but offers no concrete details

Reince Priebus once again has to answer for the Trump campaign.

On Aug 28, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Olympic marathoner Feyisa Lilesa risks his life to raise awareness of the Oromo protests and killings in his native Ethiopia

Lilesa showed a gesture of solidarity with the Oromo protests of his native Ethiopia as he crossed the finish line on Sunday—and his life may never be the same because of it.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Clinton campaign chief Robby Mook calls Donald Trump a ‘puppet for the Kremlin’

Clinton campaign manager Robby Mook had some choice words for Donald Trump.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Campaign manager Kellyanne Conway paints an unclear picture of Trump’s proposed ‘deportation force’

Hard details of Trump's proposed deportation force—a major plank of his immigration policy—remain unclear.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway has really changed her tune about Trump over the last several months

Freshly-minted Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway makes the Sunday morning show rounds.

On Aug 21, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Kim Dotcom’s 2012 asset seizure upheld by U.S. appeals court, appeal hearing set for Aug. 29

The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled against Megaupload found Kim Dotcom, upholding the United States' right to seize his assets under civil forfeiture law.

On Aug 14, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Paul Manafort defends Trump to CNN’s Jake Tapper, accusing the media of following ‘the Clinton narrative’

Trump campaign manage Paul Manafort insists media bias is to blame for his candidate's steady stream of controversies.

On Aug 14, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Pence says he’s ‘honored’ to be Trump’s running mate—despite his attacks on the Khan family

'I really couldn’t be more honored to be standing shoulder-to-shoulder with Donald Trump.'

On Aug 14, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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A document detailing U.S. policy on drones and killing terrorism suspects just went public

The Obama administration has released its guidelines on drones and use of lethal force against terrorism suspects thanks to the ACLU's FOIA suit.

On Aug 7, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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John Kasich confirms the Trump campaign reached out about vice presidency

Kasich has yet to endorse Trump for president.

On Aug 7, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Tim Kaine backs Clinton in dustup over Comey comments, says she was ‘talking past’ her interviewer

Kaine defended Clinton and said he'd be bragging about her in interviews to come.

On Aug 7, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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Hillary Clinton accuses Russia of being behind the DNC hacks, unsure about Putin’s presidential preference

Clinton tackled a wide range of subjects on 'Fox News Sunday.'

On Jul 31, 2016 by Chris Tognotti

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