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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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Republicans are turning 2018 into a referendum on decorum

They don't want to run on issues.

On Jun 27, 2018 by David Covucci

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#AbolishICE Dem defeats long-standing incumbent in New York primary

It is one of the biggest wins for the progressive left—maybe ever.

On Jun 26, 2018 by David Covucci

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Why Mitch McConnell’s travel ban tweet is enraging the internet

On Mitch McConnell, Donald Trump, the Supreme Court, and civility.

On Jun 26, 2018 by David Covucci

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Trump tweets not enough to sink travel ban

The Supreme Court rules 5-4.

On Jun 26, 2018 by David Covucci

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Trump supporters still want autographs from CNN reporters

This doesn't make sense.

On Jun 26, 2018 by David Covucci

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Protesters plaster ‘wanted’ posters around Stephen Miller’s neighborhood

Pro-immigration protesters also gathered outside his house.

On Jun 26, 2018 by David Covucci

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Texas veteran’s ad goes viral after she says incumbent refused to meet

See for yourself.

On Jun 25, 2018 by David Covucci

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Trump’s Red Hen tweet left us with a lot of questions

The president weighed in.

On Jun 25, 2018 by David Covucci

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DHS spokesperson melts down on Twitter over airline protests

The Department of Homeland Security doesn't like brands tweeting.

On Jun 20, 2018 by David Covucci

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Marco Rubio’s solution for child separation is a hashtag

The hashtag advocates jailing entire families.

On Jun 20, 2018 by David Covucci

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Trump signs executive order ending family separation policy (updated)

He overturned the order after saying he couldn't.

On Jun 20, 2018 by David Covucci

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U.S. State Department's 'Family Travel Hacks!' live chat goes off the rails

State Department’s ‘Family Travel Hacks!’ live chat goes off the rails

This could not have gone any worse.

On Jun 19, 2018 by David Covucci

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Trump’s proclamation decrying America’s history of slavery falls extremely flat

Let's just say his praise of equality rings a little hollow.

On Jun 19, 2018 by David Covucci

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Homeland Security secretary denies using immigrant children as ‘pawns’

Kirstjen Nielsen the new face of Trump's immigration policy.

On Jun 18, 2018 by David Covucci

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Audio captures immigrant children screaming for their parents after being separated at the U.S. border.

Audio captures kids screaming for their parents after being separated at the border

A White House official said she hadn't heard the audio—so reporters played it.

On Jun 18, 2018 by Kris Seavers, David Covucci

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