Failed Hostage Rescue Mission: Why The Pentagon Disclosed Special Operation

Facing the probability of media leaks, the White House decided to disclose that U.S. special operations had attempted to rescue journalist James Foley and other hostages from Islamic militants in Syria. The mission, which took place in early July, failed. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel explained the administration's reasoning in a press conference on Thursday. "There were a number of news outlets that were aware of the action, of the raid," Hagel said. "It was a decision made by the administratio...