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
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
I thought of Rep. Charlie Rangel this morning and his service during the Korean War.
He led a unit to safety despite being wounded by shrapnel while under siege, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He died on Memorial Day, a solemn day to remember his legacy.
He led a unit to safety despite being wounded by shrapnel while under siege, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He died on Memorial Day, a solemn day to remember his legacy.
May 26, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I thought of Rep. Charlie Rangel this morning and his service during the Korean War.
He led a unit to safety despite being wounded by shrapnel while under siege, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He died on Memorial Day, a solemn day to remember his legacy.
He led a unit to safety despite being wounded by shrapnel while under siege, earning a Purple Heart and Bronze Star.
He died on Memorial Day, a solemn day to remember his legacy.
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.
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.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/100...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/100...
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.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/100...
abcnews.go.com/Politics/100...
DNI Tulsi Gabbard talked about her decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at ODNI, a move her team says will save $20 million under Trump's executive order ending DEI initiatives.
February 23, 2025 at 4:18 AM
DNI Tulsi Gabbard talked about her decision to eliminate all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs at ODNI, a move her team says will save $20 million under Trump's executive order ending DEI initiatives.
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.
Vice President JD Vance reflects on the first month of the Trump-Vance administration.
February 20, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Vice President JD Vance reflects on the first month of the Trump-Vance administration.
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...
@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.
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.
Meghan McCain will be on Capitol Hill next week in support of Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of national intelligence.
The hearing will be Thursday.
Context: Gabbard and McCain are very close friends, Gabbard is Mccains’s daughter’s godmother.
The hearing will be Thursday.
Context: Gabbard and McCain are very close friends, Gabbard is Mccains’s daughter’s godmother.
January 25, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Meghan McCain will be on Capitol Hill next week in support of Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for Director of national intelligence.
The hearing will be Thursday.
Context: Gabbard and McCain are very close friends, Gabbard is Mccains’s daughter’s godmother.
The hearing will be Thursday.
Context: Gabbard and McCain are very close friends, Gabbard is Mccains’s daughter’s godmother.
My last TikTok on my FYP is a scene from The Titanic.
January 19, 2025 at 4:15 AM
My last TikTok on my FYP is a scene from The Titanic.
NEW: With the inauguration moving indoors several road closures have been made.
D.C. Metro will now open at 5 am instead of the previously planned 4 am.
Gallery Place will be transfer only but you won't be able to exit or enter between Jan 19-20th.
Use Metro Center instead.
D.C. Metro will now open at 5 am instead of the previously planned 4 am.
Gallery Place will be transfer only but you won't be able to exit or enter between Jan 19-20th.
Use Metro Center instead.
January 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
NEW: With the inauguration moving indoors several road closures have been made.
D.C. Metro will now open at 5 am instead of the previously planned 4 am.
Gallery Place will be transfer only but you won't be able to exit or enter between Jan 19-20th.
Use Metro Center instead.
D.C. Metro will now open at 5 am instead of the previously planned 4 am.
Gallery Place will be transfer only but you won't be able to exit or enter between Jan 19-20th.
Use Metro Center instead.
NYC Mayor Eric Adams on his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump: "I was seeking to sit down and talk to the President about the issues concerning this city infrastructure, the migrant, asylum seeker issues, you know, the settlement of the crisis in the Middle East."
January 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
NYC Mayor Eric Adams on his meeting with President-elect Donald Trump: "I was seeking to sit down and talk to the President about the issues concerning this city infrastructure, the migrant, asylum seeker issues, you know, the settlement of the crisis in the Middle East."
Tennesse Man accused of plotting mass shooting at a Mosque was arrested after FBI tip from Meta.
A thread. 🧵
A thread. 🧵
January 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
Tennesse Man accused of plotting mass shooting at a Mosque was arrested after FBI tip from Meta.
A thread. 🧵
A thread. 🧵
Beautiful full Wolf Moon, peaking in just 30 minutes.
January 13, 2025 at 10:21 PM
Beautiful full Wolf Moon, peaking in just 30 minutes.
There are no credible threats to D.C. ahead of the inauguration, but the risk of lone-wolf actors remains.
25,000 law enforcement officials will be on duty in D.C.
I’ve been reporting on inauguration prep for nearly six months…
A thread 🧵
25,000 law enforcement officials will be on duty in D.C.
I’ve been reporting on inauguration prep for nearly six months…
A thread 🧵
January 13, 2025 at 9:57 PM
There are no credible threats to D.C. ahead of the inauguration, but the risk of lone-wolf actors remains.
25,000 law enforcement officials will be on duty in D.C.
I’ve been reporting on inauguration prep for nearly six months…
A thread 🧵
25,000 law enforcement officials will be on duty in D.C.
I’ve been reporting on inauguration prep for nearly six months…
A thread 🧵
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said she’s “confident” a meeting will be scheduled for her DNI nomination, which was delayed in part due to government closures.
She told me her Friday meeting with current DNI chief Avril Haines as “very good” and “very productive.”
She told me her Friday meeting with current DNI chief Avril Haines as “very good” and “very productive.”
January 13, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard said she’s “confident” a meeting will be scheduled for her DNI nomination, which was delayed in part due to government closures.
She told me her Friday meeting with current DNI chief Avril Haines as “very good” and “very productive.”
She told me her Friday meeting with current DNI chief Avril Haines as “very good” and “very productive.”