NEW: Biden signed an executive order aimed at bolstering efforts to 'bring hostages and wrongfully detained' Americans home — including sanctioning individuals involved in hostage-taking. It comes amid mounting pressure to bring Brittney Griner home.
WNBA star Brittney Griner before a hearing at the Khimki Court outside Moscow on July 15. Photo: Natalia KolesnikovaAFP via Getty Images
The White House announced Tuesday an executive order aimed at bolstering the administration's efforts to "bring hostages and wrongfully detained United States Nationals home," including sanctioning individuals who are involved in hostage-taking.This [executive order] expands the tools available to deter and disrupt hostage-taking and wrongful detentions," the White House said in a statement.
The administration's action also includes a new State Department travel advisory to inform American travelers "of the risk of wrongful detention by a foreign government."
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