U.S. officials have authenticated the video of the execution of Steven Sotloff, saying it does indeed show the death of the American journalist. The killing is ramping up pressure on world leaders to act.

U.S. airstrikes against the IS in Iraq continue, but there’s still no plan from the U.S. to take on the Islamic State in Syria, where Sotloff is believed to have been executed and where the U.S. says IS enjoys a “safe haven.”

US confirms death of Steven Sotloff

U.S. officials have authenticated the video of the execution of Steven Sotloff, saying it does indeed show the death of the American journalist. The killing is ramping up pressure on world leaders to act.

Douglas Smith joins the show to continue the discussion on the Islamic State’s recent executions. He was a leader in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and an adviser during the Clinton and Obama administration.

Discussion on Islamic State's recent executions

Douglas Smith joins the show to continue the discussion on the Islamic State's recent executions.