DOJ, Homeland Security and Law Enforcement Reporter for @ABC. Proud Rhode Islander. @AmericanU Alum. Send tips to lukelbarr@protonmail.com.
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May 28
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.
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The New England Patriots have acquired WR A.J. Brown in a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles.
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Luke Barr retweeted
May 21
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.
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Luke Barr retweeted
May 19
Celebrating America’s pastime for our nation’s 250th birthday!
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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. abcnews.link/jf6jrOd
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May 5
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: abcnews.com/US/secret-servic…
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Apr 24
So proud of my sister!
Apr 24
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... 🧵
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Luke Barr retweeted
Mar 27
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. abcnews.link/2Gl3TQ8
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Mar 26
All too accurate…
Surprise! Welcome to Rhode Island. Here's your 🚨FIRST LOOK🚨 inside the #RHORI series premiere, arriving April 2nd before moving to SUNDAYS!
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Mar 11
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.
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🚨 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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Mar 7
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. abcnews.com/Politics/shes-mo…
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Mar 7
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.
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Mar 7
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.
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Mar 2
DHS is warning of potential attacks - cyber and physical in the wake of the Iranian strikes. abcnews.com/US/department-ho…
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Feb 28
Given the situation unfolding in Iran, FBI Director Kash Patel directed counter terrorism and counterintelligence teams to be on elevated alert last night and will remain that way as the situation unfolds, according to a law enforcement source.
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Luke Barr retweeted
Feb 26
The Providence Police Department made over a dozen rescues over the course of the Blizzard of 2026, thanks to its emergency vehicle, the BearCat.
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