Luke Barr

DOJ, Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Reporter for @ABC. Proud Rhode Islander. @AmericanU Alum. Send tips to [email protected].

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

@pdoocy Congrats, Peter! All love to the Doocy family!

[Pierre Thomas @PierreTABC]

So honored to be a part of the team at World News Tonight with David Muir. Led by David and Chris Dinan, we just won the News Emmy for Outstanding Live News Program! Grateful to work with such talented colleagues who also happen to be wonderful people.

[New England Patriots @Patriots]

The New England Patriots have acquired WR A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.

[Good Morning America @GMA]

The Justice Department has charged former Cuban President Raúl Castro with murder over his alleged role in the shoot-down of two planes carrying humanitarian aid to migrants in 1996 that resulted in the deaths of American pilots. @PierreTABC reports.

[Jeanine Pirro @JudgeJeanine]

Celebrating America’s pastime for our nation’s 250th birthday!

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

@halbritz @CNN Congrats, my friend!

[World News Tonight @ABCWorldNews]

The suspect who opened fire on Secret Service agents near the National Mall has been identified as 45-year-old Michael Marx, who holds a Texas driver's license. Investigators have executed search warrants on his phone and devices. @PierreTABC reports. https://t.co/DJxr4l64yb

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

NEW: The suspect in yesterday’s shooting on the national mall said to offers while being transported to the hospital “‘F the White House,' and 'Kill me, kill me, kill me' -- three times,"according to U.S. Attorney for DC @JudgeJeanine. More here: https://t.co/56gSv3kYbo

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

So proud of my sister!

[Sofia Barr @Sofia__Barr]

Some personal news – next Thursday will be my last day with The Valley Breeze. Over the past three and a half years, I've written more than 1,100 articles, had the pleasure of meeting countless wonderful people, and gained a deep understanding of the area where I grew up... 🧵

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

.@lukecombs in Charlottesville, VA last night - he never disappoints!

[World News Tonight @ABCWorldNews]

On Opening Day, ABC producer Myra Green escorted her 109-year-old father, who is also a WWII and Korean War veteran, to throw out the first pitch for his favorite team, the Baltimore Orioles. @DavidMuir shares the memorable moments from across the league. https://t.co/GWxCw01JiZ

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

All too accurate…

[Bravo @BravoTV]

Surprise! Welcome to Rhode Island. Here's your 🚨FIRST LOOK🚨 inside the #RHORI series premiere, arriving April 2nd before moving to SUNDAYS!

[Boston Celtics @celtics]

All about our Celtics Pride ☘️

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

Since the beginning of the DHS shutdown, the rate of unscheduled callouts for TSA officers has “more than doubled” nationwide, and over 300 TSA officers have left the agency, according to TSA statistics obtained by ABC News. Reporting with @ayeshaali_ & matching @NicoleSganga.

[Anna Giaritelli @Anna_Giaritelli]

🚨 SCOOP: Madison Sheahan, who DHS Sec. Kristi Noem made second in command at ICE, wasted millions of dollars from Congress/OBBB and ordered 2,500 vehicles wrapped with its flashy logo, which ICE doesn't want and largely cannot use.

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[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

Noem’s tenure at DHS started and ended memorably. During her first appearance as secretary after she was sworn in, she walked out to the Trace Adkins song "Hot Mama," which bewildered DHS staff, sources said.

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

The mood inside DHS after Secretary Noem was fired shifted to relief. Noem & chief adviser Corey Lewandowski -- who is reportedly also departing DHS -- both had a knack for lashing out, yelling and berating staff that crossed them, per sources. https://t.co/FGdIaxDDN0

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

Noem’s tenure at DHS followed a pattern: She never took accountability for the department's missteps, according to former and current officials within DHS, and instead pointed the finger at others.

[Luke Barr @LukeLBarr]

DHS is warning of potential attacks - cyber and physical in the wake of the Iranian strikes. https://t.co/t0erbxGBSC