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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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Why is everyone debating Pete Buttigieg’s Medicare for All stance?

What is going on here?

On Nov 14, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Stephen Miller’s racist emails leak

Trump aide pushed racist ideology, website amid 900 emails to right-wing blog Breitbart.

On Nov 12, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Why ‘Jim Jordan Knew’ is back in the news

Jim Jordan gets accused (again!) of covering up Ohio State sex abuse.

On Nov 8, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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8chan owner demands that the government investigate claim he is senile (updated)

Jim Watkins, the current owner of 8chan/8kun, is claiming 8chan's founder, Fredrick Brennan, made libelous statements against him.

On Nov 7, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Trump Jr. outs alleged whistleblower on Twitter

The effort to mainstream the name has succeeded.

On Nov 6, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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ABC says it didn’t kill a big Epstein scoop—but many aren’t buying it

Here's what we know.

On Nov 5, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Here’s how to do the Pete Buttigieg-Panic! at the Disco dance

Yes, it's real.

On Nov 5, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Neo-Nazi Richard Spencer melted down in wake of Heather Heyer’s death

He lost his temper in Charlottesville aftermath.

On Nov 4, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Senator immediately introduces proposal to tax NCAA athletes

Things escalated quickly.

On Oct 29, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Rudy Giuliani reminisces about the killing of ‘Ben Laden’

Benjamin Laden?

On Oct 29, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Nats fans boo Trump, chant ‘Lock him up’

They let their opinion be known.

On Oct 27, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Matt Gaetz attempts to storm impeachment hearing with a phalanx of elderly white men

He's trying to invade a secure facility in Congress.

On Oct 23, 2019 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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Chrissy Teigen draws the ire of QAnon fans for criticizing conspiracy

She called it a joke, and they were not pleased.

On Oct 23, 2019 by David Covucci

Internet Culture
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Trump sparks outrage by calling impeachment ‘lynching’

People were furious with his choice of phrasing.

On Oct 22, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech
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Did Trump flip off astronauts from the all-women spacewalk?

It sure looks like... something.

On Oct 21, 2019 by David Covucci

Tech