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David Covucci


David Covucci is the senior politics and technology editor at the Daily Dot, covering the nexus between Washington and Silicon Valley. His work has appeared in Vice, the Huffington Post, Jezebel, Gothamist, and other publications. He is particularly interested in hearing any tips you have. Reach out at dcovucci@thedailydot.com.

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Bloomberg is not in tonight’s debate, is doing weird Italian tweets instead

What does Italian food have to do with this?

On Jan 14, 2020 by David Covucci

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Mailchimp boots prominent white nationalist

Stefan Molyneux's social media empire is in trouble.

On Jan 14, 2020 by David Covucci

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James O’Keefe claims Bernie Sanders will throw Trump fans in gulags

The far-right troll finally drops his big video.

On Jan 14, 2020 by David Covucci

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The White House posted a tweet about snow—on the warmest day of winter

Why?

On Jan 13, 2020 by David Covucci

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Marianne Williamson ends presidential campaign

The self-help influencer ran a controversial and applauded-online campaign.

On Jan 10, 2020 by David Covucci

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Trump mixes up 401ks with basic kitchen solvent, shames Americans

POTUS' incorrect tweet gets dunked on.

On Jan 9, 2020 by David Covucci

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Facebook issues stance on deceptive political ads: Figure it out yourself

Users will have tools to filter out the noise.

On Jan 9, 2020 by David Covucci

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Trump stumbling over words in Iran speech sparks concerns, memes

One little address packed a lot of interesting elements.

On Jan 8, 2020 by David Covucci

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Liz Cheney unironically pushes for war in Iran

Her takes on Iran are interesting given... the past 20 years.

On Jan 8, 2020 by David Covucci

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QAnon believer arrested over kidnapping plot

QAnon followers thought the child was being held by a pedophile 'cabal.'

On Jan 7, 2020 by David Covucci

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TikTok teens really don’t want to have to vote for Joe Biden

They're asking nicely.

On Jan 3, 2020 by David Covucci

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No, Joe Biden was not preaching white nationalism in viral clip

Biden's quote was taken out of context.

On Jan 2, 2020 by David Covucci

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Disgraced Navy SEAL pivots to athleisure line

It's called Salty Frog Gear.

On Jan 2, 2020 by David Covucci

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Why Benghazi was the defining political moment of the decade

If it never happened, the world would be a very different place.

On Dec 31, 2019 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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The newest conservative argument? Maybe Trump wasn’t impeached

Trump was impeached. Or DUN DUN DUN was he?

On Dec 20, 2019 by David Covucci

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