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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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Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Reddit moved fast during the New Zealand shooting. It wasn’t fast enough

The visceral nature of this footage left people appalled at how easy it is to disseminate carnage.

On Mar 15, 2019 by David Covucci

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It’s unclear if Rep. Matt Gaetz understands how fishing works

This is not how you do fishing.

On Mar 14, 2019 by David Covucci

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Does Beto O’Rourke’s dog want him to run for president?

Artemis has seen some things.

On Mar 14, 2019 by David Covucci

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Jacob Wohl filmed himself possibly committing a crime in Ilhan Omar documentary

Amazing.

On Mar 13, 2019 by David Covucci

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Facebook reverses ZeroHedge ban after conservative outcry

Facebook says it was a matter of 'spam detection.'

On Mar 13, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump Jr. weighs in on college admissions FBI scandal, gets owned

Did he forget who his dad is?

On Mar 12, 2019 by David Covucci

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The president has declared planes are ‘too complex’

The president chimes in about a global tragedy.

On Mar 12, 2019 by David Covucci

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Facebook removes Elizabeth Warren’s ads about breaking up Facebook

It's just a bit ironic.

On Mar 12, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump is going to absurd lengths to defend his ‘Tim Apple’ moment

The Apple saga continues.

On Mar 11, 2019 by David Covucci

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An absurd QAnon book is charging up Amazon’s rankings

It's become a certifiable hit. But why?

On Mar 5, 2019 by David Covucci

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CPAC attendee warns of kids chugging pills at so-called ‘Skittles parties’

They probably aren't a thing.

On Mar 1, 2019 by David Covucci

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Conservatives at CPAC can’t stop talking about hamburgers

'They're trying to get rid of all the cows.'

On Feb 28, 2019 by David Covucci

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Jim Jordan’s sex abuse scandal comes back after fiery opening Cohen statement

Jordan has his own issues.

On Feb 27, 2019 by David Covucci

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Trump fans describe harrowing acts of ‘Magaphobia’ by mean liberals

They'll be OK.

On Feb 26, 2019 by David Covucci

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Should you care that Trump’s pastry chef believes in QAnon?

Here's what you should consider.

On Feb 25, 2019 by David Covucci