Get full access to The Daily Beast for $1 In one of the most remarkable upsets in primary history, Eric Cantor, the Republicans’ No. 2 in the House, was defeated by an unknown economics professor.

The United States has appointed a new ambassador to Australia, with the US Senate confirming David Brat for the role this weekend. The appointment ends an almost 20-month vacancy. Here's what we know ...

Dave Brat, Australia's freshly confirmed U.S. ambassador, didn't need to learn another language to qualify for his new gig. But he's coming into the job fluent in a niche dialect that could give him a ...

As Christopher told you earlier, Dave Brat unseated House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the Republican primary tonight. And who the hell is Dave Brat? Like everyone else, I just finished frantically ...

GLEN ALLEN, Va. — Republican congressional candidate Dave Brat briefly emerged from his campaign headquarters Thursday to announce that he had hired an interim campaign manager who once worked for the ...

Donald Trump’s pick for US ambassador to Australia, former congressman David Brat, will get to work in Canberra next week, ending a nearly 22-month vacancy in the post.

Former Rep. Dave Brat on 'Bannon's War Room' says that Democrats have "lost the narrative war:" STEVE BANNON, HOST: Dave Brat, let's deal with the domestic side. President Trump's coming back, and you ...

Among the tweets liked by the Brat account was one on Feb. 26 directed at CNN, saying the next interview with Hogg should ask questions like “Who is paying your expenses?” and “Do you have an agent?” ...

David Brat’s surprise victory Tuesday over House Majority Leader Eric Cantor was quickly embraced by the tea party movement – especially national tea party groups that have been looking to score a big ...

RICHMOND, Va. — The giant slayer isn't quite ready for his close up. For the three days since Dave Brat took down House Majority Leader Eric Cantor in the GOP primary Tuesday, he's been holed up in ...