Egil Krogh: The 60 Minutes Interview
Egil Krogh, a member of Nixon’s White House Plumbers who testified before the Watergate Senate subcommittee, gave his first television interview to Mike Wallace in 1974.
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Egil Krogh, a member of Nixon’s White House Plumbers who testified before the Watergate Senate subcommittee, gave his first television interview to Mike Wallace in 1974.
The day after the House Judiciary Committee voted on an article of impeachment against President Richard Nixon, the president’s chief of staff spoke to 60 Minutes.
50 years after the Watergate break-in, one of the first reporters to cover it looks back — and sees some lessons for today.
In June 1973, Nixon advisor John Ehrlichman told 60 Minutes the White House had “no interest” in covering up the Watergate break-in because “it had no exposure.” Ehrlichman served 18 months in prison for his role in the cover-up.
On June 17, CBS will air a two-hour documentary that takes viewers inside the extraordinary story of crime and scandal that took down President Richard Nixon.
Following the 1972 break-in into Democratic Headquarters at the Watergate complex, 60 Minutes interviewed many people who became central to the break-in and the subsequent cover-up.
Fifty years after the break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at Washington's Watergate complex, we are still piecing together the story of a crime, and a coverup, that brought down a presidency. CBS News' Robert Costa talks with journalist Garrett Graff, author of "Watergate: A New History," about what we are still learning of a political tragedy, and in what ways the unfolding scandal has shaped Washington today.
Fifty years after the break-in at the Democratic National Committee HQ at the Watergate complex, historians are still piecing together the crime, and the coverup, that brought down a presidency – and that continues to shape Washington today.
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot will aim to build a case against former President Donald Trump during its public hearings. David Becker, CBS News election law contributor and executive director for the Center for Election Innovation and Research, joins CBS News correspondent Jamie Yuccas to discuss the issue.
On "The Takeout" podcast this week, Carl Bernstein talks about his new memoir with host Major Garrett.
He was half of the Washington Post team of reporters who broke the Watergate scandal. But Carl Bernstein's career began as a teenager at the Washington Star, what he has called the best education in journalism. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin talks with Bernstein about his new memoir, "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom," and about how a cub reporter who chased history ended up making it.
The reporter who helped break the Watergate scandal began his career as a teenager at the Washington Star – what he has called the best education in journalism – which he recalls in his new memoir "Chasing History: A Kid in the Newsroom."
CBS News is mourning the loss of William Small after his death Sunday following a brief illness unrelated to coronavirus. He was 93. Small served as the network's Washington Bureau Chief from 1962 to 1974 and brought together a team of journalists that would go on to dominate political coverage throughout the turbulent time of the Vietnam War and Watergate.
60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl covered Watergate 45 years ago. She visits CBSN to detail her experience and draws some parallels to the political scandals surrounding the White House today.
CBS News political contributor Bob Schieffer explains the parallels between the Trump/Comey crisis and Richard Nixon's Watergate scandal.
Richard Nixon's White House chief of staff appeared on Face the Nation on October 28, 1973.
April 29th, 1974 marked the beginning of the end of the Watergate saga -- and President Richard Nixon's time in office. Nixon announced he would release transcripts of secretly recorded conversations related to the Watergate scandal. Watch "CBS Evening News" coverage from that day.
More than four decades after Richard Nixon resigned the presidency over the Watergate scandal, there is still more to learn from a close aide who left the Oval Office with dozens of boxes of documents, some classified. David Martin spoke with that aide, Alexander Butterfield, and with Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward, author of "The Last of the President's Men."
Hundreds filled the National Cathedral to pay respects to the legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee. He died at the age of 93 last week. Bradlee is most known for standing up to the government during the Watergate scandal. Charlie Rose reports.
At the memorial service for the late Washington Post Executive Editor Ben Bradlee, Carl Bernstein and Bob Woodward, the two reporters who broke the Watergate story while working for Bradlee at the Post, remember their former boss.
"We knew he was lying," Ben Bradlee told Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes in 1995. "We had no idea how badly he was lying."
Washington Post reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein exposed the Watergate scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation. Their editor, the late Ben Bradlee, directed the coverage of the scandal. Woodward and Bernstein join "CBS This Morning" to reflect on Bradlee's legacy.
The Washington Post's Bob Woodward looks back at how he and his editor at the time, Ben Bradlee, handled the Watergate scandal – and whether Hollywood got it right in "All the President's Men"
In this 1974 behind-the-scenes visit to Richard Nixon's least favorite newspaper, The Washington Post, Mike Wallace interviews legendary Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee, publisher Katherine Graham, and reporter Bob Woodward.
Mike Wallace hosts a retrospective of Richard Nixon's political career, his presidency, and the Watergate scandal that led to his resignation on August 8, 1974.
Iran's former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was buried amid an escalating exchange of fire on the 132nd day of the war.
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Lance Twiggs said in a recorded interview with a Utah prosecutor that he saw Robinson the day after Charlie Kirk was shot and killed.
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
Investigators are looking into the possibility that a Michigan woman who went missing in the Bahamas earlier this year may not have fallen overboard from a dinghy as her husband has claimed.
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer who fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston was not wearing a body camera.
Arkansas-based Onterris reported "good" air quality after a giant warehouse fire in Los Angeles. Some experts and activists say the testing is inadequate.
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Sky-high housing prices make even starter homes too expensive for most Americans, housing data show.
A federal court ruling enabled some taxpayers to seek refunds tied to COVID-era filing deadlines. But that window expires July 10 — here's what to know.
Lower jet fuel costs spell relief for airlines. But that doesn't mean they'll pass savings onto customers by lowering airfares, experts said.
Kia America is recalling almost 463,000 Telluride SUVs from the 2020-2024 model years that could catch fire while being driven or parked, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says.
Palm Beach International Airport officially became Donald J. Trump International Airport on Thursday, but the airport's code won't change for another 40 days.
Graham Platner's move to suspend his Senate campaign after a sexual assault allegation has prompted a mad dash in Maine, as Democrats position themselves as replacements to take on GOP Sen. Susan Collins.
The scaled-backed Alibaba settlement reflects a broader trend by the DOJ of pulling back on criminal enforcement of corporate cases involving the safety of food, drugs, and medical devices.
Washington, D.C., has height restrictions, and the National Planning Commission offered a solution to meet them for the 250-foot proposed arch.
Sen. Adam Schiff is launching a congressional inquiry into why the Justice Department shuttered a long-running criminal investigation into bacteria-tainted infant formula.
The Secret Service advised that President Trump take the old plane to depart Turkey, according to people briefed on the situation.
Michigan is experiencing its largest outbreak of a parasitic infection, called cyclosporiasis, that causes severe diarrhea.
A fourth infant was hospitalized for botulism linked to Nara Organics baby formula, and the FDA is now expanding its investigation. Dr. Céline Gounder has the latest.
The FDA is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using a Nara Organics-brand formula after several infants contracted botulism.
A Florida man thought he had carefully planned for a seamless switch between health plans. It was anything but.
A "purple" air quality alert was issued for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas, on Sunday, meaning pollution reached levels considered "very unhealthy."
Authorities in southern China say 39 people have died in flooding after days of heavy rainfall from a tropical storm.
Christian Pulisic was diagnosed with a fractured right leg, the U.S. Soccer Federation announced Thursday.
Investigators said Mackenzie Michalski and the suspect met at a nightclub and danced before leaving for the man's rented apartment.
The American defense firm Shield AI has played an increasingly important role in Ukraine's campaign of strikes in Russia.
An Israeli strike has killed an aid worker who organized World Cup game screenings for Palestinians in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a hospital director says.
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Jon Batiste performs the Ray Charles classic, "Georgia On My Mind," as America rings in its 250th birthday.
Julie Chen Moonves, who hosts "Big Brother," gives "CBS Mornings" a sneak peek inside the house ahead of the season 28 premiere.
Eva Marcille, who stars in "All the Queen's Men," joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's fifth and final season.
"The PItt" and "Hacks" stole the show at the 2026 Emmy Award nominations, with 25 and 24 nominations, respectively. Here are some of the biggest takeaways with Entertainment Tonight reporter Emily Curl.
Meta has launched a new AI-imaging tool called Muse that could make public Instagram users vulnerable to deepfakes. Muse allows other Instagram users to use photos from public accounts to make AI images without explicit approval or knowledge. CNET AI reporter Katelyn Chedraoui has more.
A Chinese industry regulator warned users of a "security backdoor" embedded in versions of U.S. artificial intelligence company Anthropic's coding tool, Claude Code.
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.
FireSat satellites, equipped with specialized cameras and imaging software, are helping detect wildfires from space. Muon Space CEO Jonny Dyer explains how the satellites could help firefighting efforts.
Microsoft moves to slash costs as the video game industry faces what the tech giant calls the "most severe hardware crisis in its history."
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
The White House appointed former Harvard University astronomer Avi Loeb to lead its new panel on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, also known as UAPs and UFOs. Loeb shares his enthusiasm for his new role.
From space to healthcare and artificial intelligence, what could the next 250 years of the United States look like?
In the pretrial hearing of Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk, prosecutors played an interview with Tyler Robinson's former roommate and romantic partner on Thursday.
A member of the federal crime task force in Memphis shot and killed a man while DEA agents were serving a drug warrant on Wednesday. On Sunday, two National Guard officers shot and killed Tyrin Johnson. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
The suspect in Charlie Kirk's murder allegedly told his roommate he "wishes he hadn't done it," an interview played in court on Thursday revealed. CBS News' Anna Schecter has the latest.
U.S. Olympian David Hearn on Thursday pleaded not guilty to damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Shanelle Kaul reports.
A critical hearing is continuing this week for Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
"Aces: The ATP No. 1 Club" is a new docuseries on the greatest male tennis players of all time. It features rare interviews from legends who reached number one in the world. Pat Dimon, the director of "Aces," joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
The U.S. and Iran exchanged their heaviest strikes this week since the signing of the fragile ceasefire just over three weeks ago. CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean has more.
The Iowa State Fair opens next month, and they've just released a list of the food attendees can expect. Tony Dokoupil has the preview.
According to Lynette Hooker's family, the story her husband Brian has been telling about the night she went missing in the Bahamas is apparently not what investigators believe actually happened. Cristian Benavides has the update.