Senate Democrats wade into their party’s most contentious primaries: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman explores how Democratic senators are ramping up their midterm activity as primary season heats up. Plus, Dan De Luce … Read more

Former U.S. envoy for hostage affairs hopeful that Trump will work to free Americans held in Iran

President Trump has listed four objectives for the war with Iran, and the freeing of Americans wrongfully detained by the regime is not one of them. Roger Carstens, former special presidential envoy for hostage affairs in the Biden and first Trump administrations, joins “Face the Nation” with analysis. Source link

Former Iran detainee says

Several Americans are being wrongfully detained in Iran as the U.S.-Israeli war rages on. Former detainees Siamak Namazi and Emad Shargi, who were freed in a 2023 deal, join “Face the Nation” to discuss the importance of sharing the hostages’ stories. Source link

Former Iran detainees fear Americans held in Iranian prisons face heightened danger

Former Iran detainee Siamak Namazi says he’s worried about the handful of Americans known to be held inside Iranian prisons as the U.S. war in Iran continues.  “They are the easiest-to-grab punching bag right now in the hands of that rogue regime,” he said during a panel discussion with “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan.”  … Read more

CBS News Radio to shut down after nearly a century of broadcasting

CBS News announced Friday that CBS News Radio will be shutting down this spring after nearly 100 years of broadcasting. The company cited “challenging economic realities” and a shift in radio programming strategies as reasons behind the decision.  About 700 affiliated stations nationwide carry CBS News Radio programming, which will end on May 22. All … Read more