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  "id": 328942,
  "title": "David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/david-brat-bound-for-australia-as-diplomat-confirmed-as-next-us-328942",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-07T23:50:39.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Guardian Australia",
    "slug": "the-guardian-australia",
    "url": "https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/08/david-brat-bound-for-australia-as-diplomat-confirmed-as-next-us-ambassador"
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  "summary": "Former Republican state congressman, who once argued Christianity and capitalism should merge, confirmed by US Senate to fill long-vacant role Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Virginia congressman David Brat has been confirmed by the US Senate to be the next US ambassador to Australia, after the role had been left vacant for 18 months. Brat’s confirmation was…",
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        "outlet": "The Guardian",
        "title": "David Brat bound for Australia as diplomat confirmed as next US ambassador",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/07/david-brat-bound-for-australia-as-diplomat-confirmed-as-next-us",
        "published": "2026-08-07T23:50:39.000Z"
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