Families of American hostages say Biden keeping them 'in the dark'

The families of 26 U.S. hostages "wrongfully detained" abroad have called on the Biden administration to take immediate action to free their loved ones.

"Every day we wonder how much longer our loved ones must endure their captivity, not knowing when they will return home, and not being able to fully understand the efforts the United States government is undertaking to secure their freedom," the group wrote, adding they feel "kept in the dark about what the U.S. government intends to do." 

The letter described a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken during his first week in office and noted it gave them "hope" that the administration would prioritize the release of their families – some of whom have been in captivity since the Obama administration.