Congress Runs Away From Obama's War On Terror Twofer

Congress Runs Away From Obama's War On Terror Twofer

So, that happened: The long-promised airstrikes on the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria began this week as uninterested members of Congress crossed their fingers and left town. But not before they held hearings on whether the Secret Service could have done a better job protecting the White House from a guy with a pocketknife. Meanwhile, President Barack Obama's attempt to crack down on tax dodgers was challenged by the conservative canard-waving ... Bill Clinton?

Listen to this week's "So That Happened" below:

An index of key moments in the discussion:

00:51 - ISIS: "War Were Declared"

obama

10:37 - Clinton vs. Obama On Tax Inversion

bill clinton obama

19:30 - The White House Jumper

white house

This podcast was edited by Ibrahim Balkhy and sound engineered by Brad Shannon, with assistance from Christine Conetta, Chris Gentilviso and Adriana Usero.

Have a story you'd like to hear discussed on the "So That Happened" podcast? Email us at your convenience!

Before You Go

Raul Castro, President Of Cuba

Obama's Handshakes Around The World

Popular in the Community

Close

What's Hot