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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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Far-right circulates old photo of bloody border patrol agent to justify tear gas

The photo is at least five years old.

On Nov 28, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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WikiLeaks sure is upset about the Guardian’s big Manafort-Assange story

The organization is adamant the story is false.

On Nov 27, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Report: Paul Manafort met with Julian Assange in 2016

WikiLeaks has denied the report.

On Nov 27, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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People have questions about Ted Cruz’s beard

Is it actually a beard?

On Nov 27, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Viral photo of tear-gassed immigrants gets branded a hoax by far-right

Why such a fight over this particular photo?

On Nov 26, 2018 by David Covucci

IRL
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Liberals proudly announce they dislike George W. Bush after Ben Shapiro column

Ben Shapiro thinks he has a point.

On Nov 20, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Men are cranky Google didn’t do a doodle for International Men’s Day

Welcome to the latest complaint of the patriarchy.

On Nov 20, 2018 by David Covucci

IRL
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Jen Kirkman has an out-there conspiracy theory about Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Russia

Is Russia using the left's new star as an agent of chaos? This comedian thinks so.

On Nov 19, 2018 by David Covucci

Streaming
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Trump mistakenly calls town ‘Pleasure’ instead of ‘Paradise’ while visiting disaster area

He did it twice.

On Nov 19, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Trump praises Antonin Scalia’s sex life at Medal of Freedom ceremony

Cool.

On Nov 16, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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GOP senator wants to make it harder for ‘liberal folks’ to vote

Cindy Hyde-Smith made her second major gaffe of the week.

On Nov 16, 2018 by David Covucci

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Michael Avenatti accuses Jacob Wohl of being behind domestic violence arrest

Avenatti is looping the noted troll into his arrest narrative.

On Nov 15, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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‘Pod Save America’ ditches Republican contributor after learning of his ties to shady firm

After a Twitter dustup, the podcast makes a move.

On Nov 15, 2018 by David Covucci

Streaming
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Moderate Democrats already hate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

'Really disappointed in you'

On Nov 14, 2018 by David Covucci

Tech
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Today will forever and always be known as Beto Sex Tweet Day

This fleeting, horny Beto tweet had a nice run while it lasted.

On Nov 12, 2018 by David Covucci

Internet Culture