Reagan's Tower Commission Scandal Intelligence Deficiencies Exposed

The Iran-Contra affair was one of the biggest political scandals during the Cold War and threatened to bring down Reagan's presidency. In 1985, ... ... This exposé broke the story that unleashed the greatest political scandal of Ronald Reagan's presidency and gave rise to one of the greatest challenges ... The Reagan administration's attacks soon encountered resistance and setbacks as scandals surged over conflicts of interest, obstruction of justice, and cuts ... Secretary of State Alexander Haig accused the Sandinista government of exporting terrorism to El Salvador and in April 1981, Reagan terminated economic ... At its center was President Ronald Reagan amid a swirl of questions about illegal wars, consorting with terrorists, and the abuse of presidential power. The quest to free American hostages in Lebanon ensnared the Reagan White House in a scandal that nearly ended the president's second term. The ... RONALD REAGAN. Reagan never faced impeachment or court charges for the biggest scandal of his presidency. But the arms-for-hostages scheme ... ... administration, such as the savings and loan and insider trading scandals, the Department of Housing and Urban Development scandal, and the Iran-Contra affair. Reagan's economic policies highlighted his long-standing dislike of high federal income taxes. Reagan embraced the theory of "supply side economics," feeling ... Reagan was plagued by two large scandals that brought down a number of government officials; the Iran-Contra affair and an influence-peddling scheme at the ...