Ken Starr: "Impeachment is hell"
Former independent counsel says there are "eerie similarities" between his investigation of President Bill Clinton and Robert Mueller's special counsel probe of President Trump
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Ken Starr "regretted" Bill Clinton probe
Former independent counsel Ken Starr is speaking out in detail for the first time about his investigations and the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. In his new book, "Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation," Starr writes: "I deeply regret that I took on the Lewinsky phase of the investigation. But at the same time, as I still see it twenty years later, there was no practical alternative to my doing so." Starr joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss "eerie similarities" between his investigation and the current Russia probe.
Leon Panetta says North Korea summit was "doomed" from the start
"I think we have a failed summit on our hands right now," the former defense secretary said
Why stocks could rally through election day
Wall Street's historical performance in midterm election years suggests the bullish market continues into 2019
Commentary: Democrats are getting ready for impeachment, even if they say they're not
Democratic leaders insist that impeaching Trump isn't a priority for them, but if they take control of Congress, they might have little choice
Chris Van Hollen weighs in on Manafort and Cohen and their effect on Trump
On "The Takeout" this week, Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he wants to hold out for special counsel Robert Mueller's findings before taking action
Tom Steyer says Washington establishment won't impeach Trump for political reasons
The California billionaire is the founder of a pro-impeachment group, and he's spending millions
Trump warns of impeachment talk
In a new interview, President Trump is pushing back after the guilty plea of his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, and the guilty verdict against his former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort. The Hill White House correspondent Jordan Fabian joins CBSN with details.
Would stocks really "crash" if Trump were impeached?
The president thinks the stock market would tank if he were impeached; Wall Street -- and history -- suggest otherwise
Trump: "If I ever got impeached, I think the market would crash"
"I think everybody would be very poor," Trump tells Fox when asked if he could be impeached
Cohen plea fuels impeachment talk
Democrats are being cautious with talk of impeachment after Michael Cohen implicated the president as part of his guilty plea. CBSN political contributor Caitlin Huey-Burns joins CBSN to explain how this could impact midterm messaging.
To impeach or not to impeach? Capitol Hill weighs the question
Former longtime Trump lawyer Michael Cohen testified Donald Trump directed him to violate campaign finance law
West Virginia takes next step in impeachment of justices
The state's House of Delegates approved articles of impeachment last week
Trump allies see upside in impeachment effort
Democrats are on a mission to take back the House this November, but a growing group of conservatives argue that may actually be a good thing for President Trump. Politico White House Reporter Christopher Cadelago joined CBSN with more on why some of the president's allies think his path to re-election lies in an effort to kick him out of the Oval Office.
W.Va. Supreme Court justices impeached
West Virginia's House of Delegates voted to impeach the state's four remaining Supreme Court justices for spending issues, including a suspended justice facing a 23-count federal indictment. Anne-Marie Green has more.
Lawmakers vote to impeach all 4 West Virginia Supreme Court justices
The state House of Delegates voted Monday night to impeach the justices for spending issues, including a suspended justice facing a 23-count federal indictment
Potential impeachment articles read against justices
A West Virginia legislative committee has heard 14 potential articles of impeachment against four state Supreme Court justices
Ryan on Rosenstein impeachment, Jim Jordan
House Speaker Paul Ryan said he does not support an effort to impeach Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein that's being raised by several conservative members of the House. Ryan also discussed the idea of Rep. Jim Jordan running to replace Ryan as speaker. CBS News' Nancy Cordes has more on the developments in the House.
Measure to impeach Rod Rosenstein won't be brought up by House Freedom Caucus before recess
A handful of conservative members of Congress officially introduced articles of impeachment against Rosenstein Wednesday
GOP lawmakers introduce articles of impeachment against Rod Rosenstein
A handful of conservative members of Congress officially introduced articles of impeachment against the deputy attorney general
"Impeach 45" clothing for sale on Walmart's website sparks outcry
Anti-Trump "Impeach 45" clothing on Walmart's online store spurs some people to start a "boycott Walmart" campaign
Bill Clinton: "Today" interview "wasn't my finest hour"
Former president has been criticized about his comments, especially when he said his critics are "omitting facts" to lump him in with other men accused of sexual assault and harassment
Newt Gingrich on president pardoning himself
In this excerpt, former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich, a frequent critic of Robert Mueller's Russia investigation, tells "CBS This Morning" the president would be impeached if he were to pardon himself. Gingrich is out with a new book, "Trump's America: The Truth About Our Nation's Great Comeback."
Clinton opens up about impeachment on "Sunday Morning"
Interview airs on "CBS Sunday Morning" on Sunday, June 3
Missouri Gov. Greitens resigns
Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens announced his resignation Tuesday. The embattled governor was facing possible impeachment over an affair, and allegations of misuse. CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth to face lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
Trump says U.S. may cut the number of American troops in Germany
President Trump said Wednesday he is considering reducing the number of U.S. forces in Germany, amid a spat with Germany's chancellor and the NATO alliance over Iran.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
U.K. pledges $34 million to fight antisemitism emergency after stabbing
The British government's terrorism prevention adviser describes anti-Jewish attacks as the "biggest national security emergency" since 2017.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
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GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
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GDP rose at 2% annual rate in first quarter as U.S. economy rebounds
The AI boom propped up U.S. economic growth in the first quarter, but inflation due to the Iran war is casting a cloud.
Oil prices hit wartime peak, with Brent crude touching $126 a barrel
Brent crude surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday, while U.S. gasoline prices jumped to $4.30 a gallon.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
Ford to receive $1.3 billion government refund for Trump's IEEPA tariffs
Detroit automaker expects big financial boost from refund of tariffs struck down earlier this year by the Supreme Court.
Talks to bail out Spirit Airlines stall as company teeters toward collapse
Spirit Airlines only has enough available cash to continue operations for a matter of days, not weeks, and talks for a government-backed rescue of the no-frills carrier have stalled, sources say.
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Janet Mills ends Senate campaign in Maine, paving way for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills' exit from the race all but assures Graham Platner will get the Democratic nomination to take on Sen. Susan Collins.
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
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Coast Guard operating in "crisis" as shutdown halts pay, strains missions overseas
The Coast Guard will run out of funding to pay personnel on May 1, with the first missed paychecks expected May 15.
RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
House adopts Senate-approved budget resolution to unlock ICE funding
The budget blueprint is the first step in Republicans' two-pronged plan to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.
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RFK Jr.'s healthy food agenda puts hospitals on notice about patients' meals
The backlash was immediate after the Trump administration served notice that hospitals and nursing homes should limit sugary drinks and dietary supplements in favor of what HHS terms "real food."
Beyond crisis lines: How broader suicide prevention helps people in need
A new approach to suicide prevention shifts the focus from stopping harm in moments of crisis to upstream policies that give people reasons to live.
Big companies position themselves for payday from $50B federal rural health fund
A $50 billion federal fund is supposed to modernize rural healthcare. But community clinics and advocates fear that the contractors administering the money for states will bite off a big chunk before it reaches patients.
A 13-year-old's kidney was failing. Then a stranger stepped in.
Tim Fitzpatrick, a father of a chronically ill child, saw the story of a boy in need of a new kidney and felt compelled to help.
Ben Sasse is on extended time. He credits "providence, prayer and a miracle drug."
The former U.S. senator from Nebraska opened up about his terminal diagnosis, his family and the state of American politics in a "Things That Matter" town hall.
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Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla off Greek coast, activists say
The Global Sumud Flotilla said 22 of its 58 vessels were "abducted," while the Israeli foreign ministry derided the convoy as a "condom flotilla."
U.K. pledges $34 million to fight antisemitism emergency after stabbing
The British government's terrorism prevention adviser describes anti-Jewish attacks as the "biggest national security emergency" since 2017.
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Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth to face lawmakers
Oil prices hit a 4-year high as Axios reports Trump will hear new options to try to break the Strait of Hormuz standoff with Iran with a new wave of attacks.
Divers find wreck of iconic U.S. ship torpedoed in WWI, killing 131
The sinking of the Coast Guard Cutter Tampa killed 131 people, making it the largest loss of life on any U.S. combat ship during the war.
As Iran war nears key 60-day deadline, Congress and Trump face choices
The War Powers Resolution sets deadlines for the president to end hostilities without congressional approval.
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David Allan Coe, singer who wrote "Take This Job and Shove It," dies at 86
David Allan Coe also had hits with "You Never Even Called Me By My Name" and "The Ride" among others.
New details in case against singer D4vd
Musician D4vd was in a Los Angeles court on Wednesday as prosecutors laid out a timeline and highlighted new details in their case against him in the murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The singer has pleaded not guilty to the charges. Warning, the details in this story are disturbing.
Wilmer Valderrama on his 200th "NCIS" episode
As "NCIS" nears the highly-anticipated finale of season 23, it will also be star Wilmer Valderama's 200th episode on the show. He reflects on his time on the series and reveals the season finale will have "a lot of danger," adding, "we're setting a crazy tone for next season."
Reshaping the conversation about aging
Constance Zimmer, who co-hosts the podcast "Talk 50 to Me," talks about reframing the conversation among women about aging. The podcast features interviews with women in their 50s, talking about the realities of midlife.
FCC orders review of ABC broadcast licenses
The FCC has ordered an early review of the broadcast licenses for eight local stations owned by ABC. The move comes after President Trump and first lady Melania Trump demanded ABC fire late-night host Jimmy Kimmel. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns
Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.
Elon Musk tells court he was a "fool" for funding OpenAI
Elon Musk alleges that OpenAI reneged on a promise to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to human progress.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
Comparing popular smartwatches right now
Smartwatches can measure everything from heart rate to step count, but which features are most accurate and are worth using? Vanessa Hand Orellana, CNET's lead wearable tech reporter, joins CBS News to discuss.
Musk testifies for 2nd day in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk testified for a second day on Wednesday in a trial that's pitting two tech titans against each other. Paresh Dave, senior writer at Wired, joins CBS News to discuss.
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Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
Saving the Venus fly trap
The carnivorous Venus fly trap is native to the Carolinas, but its population is dwindling due to loss of habitat. Correspondent Seth Doane talks with botanist Julie Moore, who has spent much of her life helping to save these remarkable plants; and with Damon Waitt, director of the North Carolina Botanical Garden, who discusses the unusual traits of a species that Charles Darwin called the most interesting plant in the world.
From 1990: NASA launches Hubble Telescope
On April 24, 1990, NASA launched the Hubble Space Telescope from the Space Shuttle Discovery after seven years of delays. Watch CBS News' coverage from that day.
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New memo detail Cole Allen's movements
A memorandum filed in federal court on Wednesday includes details about Cole Allen's movements before his encounter with U.S. Secret Service officers at the White House Correspondents' Dinner on Saturday. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
New Orleans sheriff indicted after investigation into escape of 10 inmates
Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson was indicted on 30 felony counts after a probe into one of the largest jailbreaks in U.S. history, which occurred under her watch.
New details on D.C. press dinner shooting
The Justice Department released a photo allegedly showing the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, roughly 30 minutes before he rushed past security at the event. CBS News' Sam Vinograd has more.
Prosecutors allege D4vd killed teen to silence her
Prosecutors on Wednesday alleged singer D4vd killed Celeste Rivas Hernandez to silence her "before she ruined his music career." CBS News Los Angeles reporter Hunter Sowards has the latest.
Nick Reiner appears in court
Nick Reiner appeared in a Los Angeles courtroom on Wednesday, several weeks after pleading not guilty in the grisly death of his famous parents, Rob and Michelle Reiner. Carter Evans has more details.
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SpaceX launches Falcon Heavy rocket carrying powerful satellite
SpaceX's most powerful operational rocket boosted a high-speed ViaSat internet data relay satellite into space to complete a globe-spanning constellation.
Mars rover carries out chemistry experiment never done beyond Earth
"This experiment's never been run before on another world," said Amy Williams, an astrobiologist working on the Curiosity mission.
Blue Origin New Glenn rocket puts satellite payload into wrong orbit
The launching appeared to go off without a hitch, but a problem prevented the rocket's upper stage from putting its payload into the correct orbit.
Artemis II crew on historic moon mission and what it means for Earth
"We are carrying back everything we learned, not only about where we went but ourselves," mission specialist Christina Koch told "CBS Evening News" anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Artemis II astronauts still awed by moonshot experience: "It was otherworldly"
The four Artemis II astronauts struggled to describe the view and overall experience of flying around the moon's far side and witnessing a solar eclipse in deep space.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
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Who is Alix Tichelman?
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Coast Guard chief on DHS shutdown
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Kevin Lunday spoke to CBS News' Nicole Sganga about dire conditions within the military branch during the current partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security.
Hegseth's Iran testimony gets heated
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is returning to Capitol Hill on Thursday after a tense day of testimony before lawmakers bombarding him with questions about the Iran war. CBS News' Nikole Killion reports.
New images of correspondents' dinner suspect
New images show Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, heavily armed minutes before allegedly storming the event on Saturday. It comes as more questions are raised about security. Matt Gutman reports.
Trump says he has upper hand in Iran war
President Trump says Iran's economy is on the brink of collapse as a stalemate plays out in the Strait of Hormuz, driving global oil and gas prices up. CBS News' Nancy Cordes reports.
Louisiana congressional map struck down
The Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Louisiana's congressional map, with two majority Black districts, is not legal. The decision weakens the landmark 1965 Voting Rights Act and could impact the upcoming midterm elections. Ed O'Keefe reports.