WASHINGTON — A bipartisan congressional coalition called on President Joe Biden to use his “full capabilities” to secure the release of journalist Austin Tice, who disappeared while reporting in Syria, and said they would fully support his efforts.
Tice, a freelance journalist working for McClatchy and other news organizations, was detained nine years ago at a checkpoint in a Damascus suburb. Biden administration officials have told McClatchy they believe he is still alive.
“We are calling on you at the outset of your administration to use your full capabilities to secure Austin’s long overdue release,” said a letter to Biden signed by 80 senators and representatives.
