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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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Stepson of missing Titanic submersible billionaire praised for posting through tragedy, attending Blink-182 show

'10/10 posting no notes.'

On Jun 20, 2023 by David Covucci

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Joe Rogan is trying and failing to get an actual scientist on his show after RFK Jr. anti-vax debacle

Rogan asked a scientist to publicly debate him.

On Jun 19, 2023 by David Covucci

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Fox News claims Biden’s Pride event promoted pedophilia by flying ‘Progress’ flag

The story was swiftly condemned.

On Jun 14, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Nation in decline’: Nudity at White House Pride event sparks hysterical fears

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On Jun 13, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Now I’m 0% for DeSantis’: DeSantis’ deepfake of Trump and Fauci hugging becomes campaign flashpoint

The ad was swiftly condemned.

On Jun 8, 2023 by David Covucci

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A banal ‘Day in the Life’ TikTok is tearing the internet apart

It's just an ordinary day.

On Jun 8, 2023 by David Covucci

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Elon Musk’s response to wildly antisemitic Mel Gibson tweet prompts outpouring of hate speech

It may be the worst tweet he'd ever replied to.

On Jun 7, 2023 by David Covucci

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‘Alex Jones on a podcast filmed by a 12 year old’: Tucker Carlson’s Twitter debut roasted—as it racks up 60 million views

People felt it lacked production values.

On Jun 7, 2023 by David Covucci

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FCC officially fines Jacob Wohl $5 million for robocall scheme

If Wohl doesn't pay, it will be passed along to the Justice Department.

On Jun 6, 2023 by David Covucci

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Biden took a tumble—and became a meme

People are editing Trump golfing into the video.

On Jun 1, 2023 by David Covucci

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Trump unleashes on Kayleigh McEnany in Truth Social post—and his supporters are baffled

Trump's turned on one of his most loyal former staffers.

On May 31, 2023 by David Covucci

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Ron DeSantis’ 2024 campaign kicks off with Twitter Spaces completely failing

It took 30 minutes to get it working.

On May 24, 2023 by David Covucci

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EXCLUSIVE: Murder, kidnapping, brutality charges: These are the cops Ron DeSantis paid to come to Florida 

Florida's police recruitment bonus appears to have attracted a certain kind of cop.

On May 21, 2023 by Michael Zhang, David Covucci, Claire Goforth, Mikael Thalen, Rebecca Caraway

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Supreme Court decides not to tear down Section 230

Section 230 isn't going anywhere for now.

On May 18, 2023 by David Covucci

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New meme rewrites ‘Good Samaritan’ tale to involve murder after Ron DeSantis uses it to fundraise for Daniel Penny

'But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he put him in a chokehold until the man was dead.'

On May 15, 2023 by David Covucci

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