The Senator Who Roped the CIA
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The Church Committee Hearings: Uncovering CIA Abuses
This chapter discusses the background and context of the Church Committee hearings in the mid-1970s, which aimed to bring the CIA under control. It explores the struggles faced by the committee to captivate public attention and the shocking revelations that surpassed even Watergate. The chapter also highlights the reforms and cultural changes that occurred within the intelligence community as a result of the Church Committee.
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