Ten Americans being held by Venezuela were released on Wednesday in exchange for an ally of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro. Among the Americans released was Leonard Francis, an escaped fugitive who goes by the nickname “Fat Leonard,” who fled the U.S. after pleading guilty in a massive bribery scheme involving U.S. Navy officers. Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News” with Margaret Brennan. Source

President Biden touted his economic policies in Milwaukee on Wednesday and emphasized his support of Black-owned businesses. Political strategists Leslie Sanchez and Chuck Rocha join “America Decides” to discuss Mr. Biden’s reelection bid and his appeal to mobilize minority voters. Source

Colorado on Tuesday became the first state to say Donald Trump’s actions as president during the Capitol riot on Jan. 6 met the legal standard of insurrection and thus, under the 14th Amendment, disqualify him from the ballot. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more. Source

Former President Donald Trump says he plans to appeal the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to disqualify him from the state’s 2024 primary ballot. Colorado Secretary of State Jena Griswold joins “America Decides” to discuss the ruling. Source

Disturbing new video appears to show members of the Texas National Guard not helping a woman and a crying child floating in the Rio Grande last week. The mother and child reportedly were able to reach the southern banks of the Mexican side of the river on their own. Source

Alabama is preparing to employ a new method of execution using nitrogen gas following botched attempts at lethal injections last year. Source

Potentially defective sensors could prevent front passenger air bags from deploying properly, posing injury risk in a crash. Source

The U.S. announced a task force with other nations aimed at protecting commercial vessels in the Red Sea from Houthi rebel attacks. But some shipping companies have already rerouted their vessels over the attacks. CBS News’ Lana Zak breaks down the importance of the Red Sea for international shipping. Source

Television advertising revenue is expected to decline in 2024 by 18%, which could mean cost-cutting and job losses in the media and telecommunications industry. Kerry Flynn, a media deals reporter at Axios, joins CBS News with a look at the changing landscape of media. Source