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Iran–Contra affair

Unclassified papers

Spies and the White House have a history of running wild without congressional oversight

For decades now, the evolving role of congressional oversight of US intelligence has involved major clashes and scandals, from the Iran-Contra affair of the 1980s to the intelligence abuses that led to the 2003 war in Iraq.

Two young women carry a small coffin between them. Black and white photo.

Why US-backed aid to Venezuela harkens back to a dark history of covert operations

Conflict & Justice

Obama expected to foreshadow campaign in State of the Union address tonight

Global Politics

VIDEO: Republican Eric Cantor bristles when confronted with Reagan’s tax increase

Global Politics

New Obama cabinet picks announced

Global Politics
The World

Nicaragua Cashing in on Rising Gold Prices

Global Politics

Rising gold prices are powering the economy in Nicaragua, which is welcoming foreign mining companies with open arms.

Iran-Contra Remembered

Global Politics

It’s been 25 years since the “Iran-Contra” affair hit the headlines. Reagan Administration officials were charged with lying to Congress about backdoor efforts to sell arms to Iran.

The World

John McCain: ‘Gadhafi Would Come After Us With a Vengeance’

Conflict & Justice

Gadhafi’s forces have made gains in the struggle in Libya while U.S. forces have pulled back their mission, handing control over to NATO. This has lead to questions on Capitol Hill about U.S. policy in Libya. Todd Zwillich reports.

Remembering 12 Years Of Reagan And Bush

Liberal and conservative activists remember key moments in environmental policy during a dozen years of conservative administration.

Here Comes the Sound

Scientists are using bark beetles’ own sounds to deter them from killing trees.