PBS NewsHour

Senators debate president’s power to fight the Islamic State

Clip: 09/09/2014 | 8m 50s

President Obama has consulted key lawmakers on his strategy against the Islamic State group and polls show the American public supports action. But the president has not sought formal congressional approval for an expanded military campaign. Sen. Jim Inhofe, R-Okla., and Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., join Gwen Ifill to offer their views on the possible mission against the militant group.

Aired: 09/09/14

Rating: NR

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