U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and FBI Deputy Director Christopher Raia presided over a somber flag-raising ceremony at the State Department today, March 9, 2026. The event marks the official U.S. Hostage and Wrongful Detainee Day, honoring Americans held captive abroad. Amidst the ceremony, the FBI shared new evidence suggesting former agent Robert Levinson died in Iranian captivity, as the nation vows to "Bring Them Home."