Following the recent collapse of Bashar al-Assad's regime, President Biden stated that efforts to locate missing journalist Austin Tice are revitalized. Tice’s family has received assurances from a vetted source that he is alive and well cared for, creating optimism for potential reunification. Although specific evidence of Tice's location remains elusive, the U.S. government continues to engage in hostage recovery efforts. Tice's parents and siblings have reiterated their faith in the administration's commitment while expressing frustration over the slow pace of progress. A reward of up to $10 million has been announced for information leading to Tice's recovery.