broke. the scandal has exploded. now, let's take a look how it all started and where the investigation has led. >> this is a fox news alert. president obama now admitting the irs targeted conservative groups. a scandal shocking americans from coast to coast. were you targeted? >> absolutely we were targeted. it feels kind of creepy to be on somebody's enemy list. >> tea party conservative groups, even a u.s. senator targeted by their own government. >> i am angry about it. >> in july 2010 the irs determinations unit charged with giving tax exempt status to organizations took action telling workers to scrutinize all groups if they have political sounding names like we the people then fast forward one year. is the irs targeting the tea party? >> absolutely no targeting. back and forth what happens when people apply for 501 c 4 status. >> the back and forth