Beatrice Peterson
@missbeae.bsky.social
Justice and Cyber reporter @ABC. Love to play my banjo. Proud non-award-winning journalist. Email Beatrice.e.peterson@abc.com
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Excited to join the 50th NABJ Convention in Cleveland next month, where I’ll speak on two timely panels:
📌 Receipts Ready: Exposing Disinformation Targeting Black Communities
📌 Teaching in Journalism: From the Newsroom to the Classroom
Let’s connect if you’ll be there!
#NABJ50 #NABJ #NABJ2025
📌 Receipts Ready: Exposing Disinformation Targeting Black Communities
📌 Teaching in Journalism: From the Newsroom to the Classroom
Let’s connect if you’ll be there!
#NABJ50 #NABJ #NABJ2025
July 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard launched a Democratic presidential campaign shaped in part by a false ballistic missile alert that rattled her home state of Hawaii.
Now, in a video filmed in Hiroshima, the DNI warns that America is on the brink of nuclear war.
My latest for ABC News.
Now, in a video filmed in Hiroshima, the DNI warns that America is on the brink of nuclear war.
My latest for ABC News.
Tulsi Gabbard warns of nuclear threat in social media video
The US is closer to "brink of nuclear annihilation than ever before," she said.
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June 11, 2025 at 11:51 PM
In 2020, Tulsi Gabbard launched a Democratic presidential campaign shaped in part by a false ballistic missile alert that rattled her home state of Hawaii.
Now, in a video filmed in Hiroshima, the DNI warns that America is on the brink of nuclear war.
My latest for ABC News.
Now, in a video filmed in Hiroshima, the DNI warns that America is on the brink of nuclear war.
My latest for ABC News.
Exclusive: DNI Tulsi Gabbard leading the U.S. delegation to Singapore for Asia’s top security summit, Shangri-La Dialogue.
This is her second major trip to Asia in recent months and a clear signal of the Trump administration’s focus on the Indo-Pacific. #SLD25
My latest for ABC News.
This is her second major trip to Asia in recent months and a clear signal of the Trump administration’s focus on the Indo-Pacific. #SLD25
My latest for ABC News.
DNI Tulsi Gabbard leading US delegation to major security summit in Singapore
With a growing focus on the Indo-Pacific region, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s trip to Singapore underscores her evolving role on the global stage.
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May 29, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Exclusive: DNI Tulsi Gabbard leading the U.S. delegation to Singapore for Asia’s top security summit, Shangri-La Dialogue.
This is her second major trip to Asia in recent months and a clear signal of the Trump administration’s focus on the Indo-Pacific. #SLD25
My latest for ABC News.
This is her second major trip to Asia in recent months and a clear signal of the Trump administration’s focus on the Indo-Pacific. #SLD25
My latest for ABC News.
The Lion of Lenox Avenue gave me my first shot in politics.
As a young intern, I worked for Rep. Charles B. Rangel, CBR to us, during the most difficult year of his nearly 50-year career.
My reflection on his legacy.
As a young intern, I worked for Rep. Charles B. Rangel, CBR to us, during the most difficult year of his nearly 50-year career.
My reflection on his legacy.
The Lion of Lenox Avenue: My Year with Congressman Charlie Rangel
From 2010 to 2011, I witnessed history while working for Rep. Charlie Rangel.
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May 26, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The Lion of Lenox Avenue gave me my first shot in politics.
As a young intern, I worked for Rep. Charles B. Rangel, CBR to us, during the most difficult year of his nearly 50-year career.
My reflection on his legacy.
As a young intern, I worked for Rep. Charles B. Rangel, CBR to us, during the most difficult year of his nearly 50-year career.
My reflection on his legacy.
What if Facebook stayed on top by buying its rivals, not just outcompeting them?
That’s the main question in the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta.
The FTC says Meta built a monopoly through strategic acquisitions. Meta says it’s simply competing in a fast-moving industry.
That’s the main question in the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta.
The FTC says Meta built a monopoly through strategic acquisitions. Meta says it’s simply competing in a fast-moving industry.
April 17, 2025 at 8:53 PM
What if Facebook stayed on top by buying its rivals, not just outcompeting them?
That’s the main question in the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta.
The FTC says Meta built a monopoly through strategic acquisitions. Meta says it’s simply competing in a fast-moving industry.
That’s the main question in the Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta.
The FTC says Meta built a monopoly through strategic acquisitions. Meta says it’s simply competing in a fast-moving industry.
Meta claims it has 'no monopoly' as landmark antitrust trial gets underway.
My latest dispatch from Mark Zuckerberg's first day in court.
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My latest dispatch from Mark Zuckerberg's first day in court.
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Meta claims it has 'no monopoly' as landmark antitrust trial gets underway
Lawyers for tech giant Meta told a federal judge on Monday that the social media company is not a monopoly as an antitrust trial began.
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April 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Meta claims it has 'no monopoly' as landmark antitrust trial gets underway.
My latest dispatch from Mark Zuckerberg's first day in court.
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My latest dispatch from Mark Zuckerberg's first day in court.
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New: New: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy is urging the Trump administration to “expeditiously” return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, after his deportation to El Salvador.
“Any further delays are illegal and unacceptable,” she added.
“Any further delays are illegal and unacceptable,” she added.
April 11, 2025 at 4:20 AM
New: New: Prince George’s County State’s Attorney Aisha Braveboy is urging the Trump administration to “expeditiously” return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, after his deportation to El Salvador.
“Any further delays are illegal and unacceptable,” she added.
“Any further delays are illegal and unacceptable,” she added.
New: Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger will retire in May, after serving as chief for the past four years. Manger joined the department after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol.
March 11, 2025 at 8:58 PM
New: Capitol Police Chief Thomas Manger will retire in May, after serving as chief for the past four years. Manger joined the department after the Jan. 6, 2021, attack at the Capitol.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have arrived in Texas for a trip to the southern border.
March 5, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, and Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard have arrived in Texas for a trip to the southern border.
Peak bloom for the National Cherry Blossom Festival is expected between March 28 and March 31, the National Park Service and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings announced Thursday.
The festival will run from March 20 to April 13.
The festival will run from March 20 to April 13.
February 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Peak bloom for the National Cherry Blossom Festival is expected between March 28 and March 31, the National Park Service and Jeopardy host Ken Jennings announced Thursday.
The festival will run from March 20 to April 13.
The festival will run from March 20 to April 13.
Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe home; no foul play is suspected.
Sheriff: Gene Hackman, wife found dead in Santa Fe home; no foul play suspected
The Santa Fe County Sheriff's Office confirmed the film star and wife Betsy Arakawa had died, along with their dog.
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February 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Gene Hackman, his wife, Betsy Arakawa, and their dog were found dead in their Santa Fe home; no foul play is suspected.
More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior, DNI Tulsi Gabbard said.
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February 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
More than 100 intelligence community employees will be terminated and have their security clearances revoked as the intelligence community investigates group chats that allegedly discussed explicit behavior, DNI Tulsi Gabbard said.
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NEW: In her first TV interview since confirmation, DNI Tulsi Gabbard told Fox News’ Lara Trump that "open borders" and the "threat of radical Islamist terrorism" are the biggest threats to the U.S.
February 23, 2025 at 4:15 AM
NEW: In her first TV interview since confirmation, DNI Tulsi Gabbard told Fox News’ Lara Trump that "open borders" and the "threat of radical Islamist terrorism" are the biggest threats to the U.S.
President Donald Trump is set to speak soon at a Black History Month event.
February 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
President Donald Trump is set to speak soon at a Black History Month event.
Good morning from CPAC in Oxon Hill, Maryland. We are awaiting Vice President JD Vance’s who will be interviewed by Mercedes Schlapp expected to start shortly.
Elon Musk will speak during CPAC 2025.
Elon Musk will speak during CPAC 2025.
February 20, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Good morning from CPAC in Oxon Hill, Maryland. We are awaiting Vice President JD Vance’s who will be interviewed by Mercedes Schlapp expected to start shortly.
Elon Musk will speak during CPAC 2025.
Elon Musk will speak during CPAC 2025.
CPAC is around the corner...
February 17, 2025 at 9:35 PM
CPAC is around the corner...
CPAC is around the corner...
February 17, 2025 at 9:21 PM
CPAC is around the corner...
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell votes no on RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS.
RFK Jr.’s nomination joins Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth as "no" votes from the former GOP leader.
RFK Jr.’s nomination joins Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth as "no" votes from the former GOP leader.
February 13, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Former Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell votes no on RFK Jr.’s nomination for HHS.
RFK Jr.’s nomination joins Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth as "no" votes from the former GOP leader.
RFK Jr.’s nomination joins Tulsi Gabbard and Pete Hegseth as "no" votes from the former GOP leader.
@aflcio.org President @lizshuler.bsky.social joins AFGE President Kelley during a rally for federal workers on Capitol Hill.
February 11, 2025 at 7:44 PM
@aflcio.org President @lizshuler.bsky.social joins AFGE President Kelley during a rally for federal workers on Capitol Hill.
On the Senate floor, Majority Leader John Thune outlined his key reasons for supporting former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence, emphasizing intelligence reform, surveillance programs, and leak prosecutions.
A thread 🧵
A thread 🧵
February 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
On the Senate floor, Majority Leader John Thune outlined his key reasons for supporting former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence, emphasizing intelligence reform, surveillance programs, and leak prosecutions.
A thread 🧵
A thread 🧵
Can I just say it sucks that millennials don’t have a Tevin Campbell of our generation.
Like he is a phenomenal Gen X male singer.
We don’t have enough male R&B singers with range.
Like he is a phenomenal Gen X male singer.
We don’t have enough male R&B singers with range.
February 7, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Can I just say it sucks that millennials don’t have a Tevin Campbell of our generation.
Like he is a phenomenal Gen X male singer.
We don’t have enough male R&B singers with range.
Like he is a phenomenal Gen X male singer.
We don’t have enough male R&B singers with range.
A judge has been hearing arguments since 10:30 a.m. in the FBI agents’ lawsuit to block the DOJ from compiling a list of 6,000 employees who investigated Jan. 6.
We’re now on our second break—called after DOJ lawyers received a call from a decision-maker.
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We’re now on our second break—called after DOJ lawyers received a call from a decision-maker.
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FBI agents file suit to block DOJ from compiling list of 6,000 employees who investigated Jan. 6
A group of FBI agents who helped investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol attack has filed suit to block the DOJ from assembling lists of agents for potential disciplinary action.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:58 PM
A judge has been hearing arguments since 10:30 a.m. in the FBI agents’ lawsuit to block the DOJ from compiling a list of 6,000 employees who investigated Jan. 6.
We’re now on our second break—called after DOJ lawyers received a call from a decision-maker.
abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-agent...
We’re now on our second break—called after DOJ lawyers received a call from a decision-maker.
abcnews.go.com/US/fbi-agent...
I had a moment earlier where I was reminded how small of a city D.C. is 😂😭😂
February 6, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I had a moment earlier where I was reminded how small of a city D.C. is 😂😭😂
New DNC Chair Ken Martin slams Tulsi Gabbard after her DNI nomination clears committee:
“I wouldn’t trust Tulsi Gabbard with my garage code – let alone America’s intelligence command center.”
Gabbard, a former DNC vice chair turned Republican, now heads to a full Senate vote.
“I wouldn’t trust Tulsi Gabbard with my garage code – let alone America’s intelligence command center.”
Gabbard, a former DNC vice chair turned Republican, now heads to a full Senate vote.
February 5, 2025 at 12:11 AM
New DNC Chair Ken Martin slams Tulsi Gabbard after her DNI nomination clears committee:
“I wouldn’t trust Tulsi Gabbard with my garage code – let alone America’s intelligence command center.”
Gabbard, a former DNC vice chair turned Republican, now heads to a full Senate vote.
“I wouldn’t trust Tulsi Gabbard with my garage code – let alone America’s intelligence command center.”
Gabbard, a former DNC vice chair turned Republican, now heads to a full Senate vote.
Reposted by Beatrice Peterson
@missbeae.bsky.social has been an essential follow on the Tulsi Gabbard beat since at least the 2020 primaries; worth a look:
NEW: Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of National Intelligence is headed to the Senate floor after the Intelligence Committee advances her in a 9-8 vote.
My latest for abc news.
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My latest for abc news.
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Senate committee advances Tulsi Gabbard's nomination to be intel chief
Sens. Susan Collins, James Lankford and Todd Young said they'll vote to confirm the DNI nominee.
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February 4, 2025 at 10:11 PM
@missbeae.bsky.social has been an essential follow on the Tulsi Gabbard beat since at least the 2020 primaries; worth a look: