Bob Schieffer's take
CBS News political contributor Bob Schieffer explains the parallels between the Trump/Comey crisis and Richard Nixon's Watergate scandal.
Watergate
"Saturday Night Massacre"
Richard Nixon's White House chief of staff appeared on Face the Nation on October 28, 1973.
What was the Saturday Night Massacre?
President Trump's firing of FBI Director James Comey is drawing comparisons between the two
Streep, Hanks to take on Pentagon Papers for Spielberg
Steven Spielberg is assembling an Oscar-winning dream team to take on a piece of journalism history
Trump compares Clinton email saga to worst political scandal in U.S. history
For weeks the GOP nominee has been the issue in this race -- now he’s trying to turn the tables
April 29, 1974: Nixon announces release of Watergate tapes
During the Watergate investigation, President Nixon announced he would release more than 1,200 pages of transcripts from secretly recorded conversations
April 29th, 1974 marked the beginning of the end of the Watergate saga -- and President Richard Nixon's time in office
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
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."
Last of the President's men
Bob Woodward's new book explores the secrets of Nixon aide Alexander Butterfield, who revealed the White House taping system to investigators of the Watergate break-in
Watergate parking structure collapses
One person is reported injured after a portion of D.C.'s famed Watergate complex collapsed.
Famed Watergate hotel parking structure collapses
Two floors come down in "pancake effect," authorities say; at least one person is reported injured
He died at the age of 93 last week
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, the two reporters who broke the Watergate story while working for Bradlee at the Post remember their former boss
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.
Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein join "CBS This Morning" to reflect on Bradlee's legacy.
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."
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"
The late Washington Post editor, who led the newspaper’s Watergate coverage, told Mike Wallace that President Nixon put him "on the map"
The late Washington Post editor, who led the newspaper's Watergate coverage, told Mike Wallace that President Nixon put him "on the map."
"We knew he was lying," Ben Bradlee told Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes in 1995. "We had no idea how badly he was lying"
"We knew he was lying," Ben Bradlee told Mike Wallace on 60 Minutes in 1995. "We had no idea how badly he was lying."
Reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were responsible for breaking the scandal that ultimately brought down Richard Nixon's presidency
Reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein were responsible for breaking the scandal that ultimately brought down Richard Nixon's presidency.
"Face the Nation" talks with CBS News cameraman George Christian, who was one of the few people in the Oval Office when Richard Nixon announced his resignation
"Face the Nation" talks with CBS News cameraman George Christian, who was one of the few people in the Oval Office when Richard Nixon announced his resignation.
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer on the good, the bad, and the ugly things accomplished by former President Richard Nixon
"Face the Nation" host Bob Schieffer on the good, the bad, and the ugly things accomplished by former President Richard Nixon.
The latest on the American airstrikes in Iraq, the fighting in the Gaza Strip, plus a look back at the resignation of former President Richard Nixon
The latest on the American airstrikes in Iraq, the fighting in the Gaza Strip, plus a look back at the resignation of former President Richard Nixon with Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., Ambassador James Jeffrey, Carl Bernstein, Bob Woodward, and others.
Historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of popular "Don't Know Much" book series, discusses the impactful event
Forty years ago, Richard Nixon became the first and only U.S. president to resign from office. Historian Kenneth C. Davis, author of popular "Don't Know Much" book series, discusses the impactful event.
Ben Tracy talks with two men who captured behind-the-scenes moments in photographs and audio, revealing more about those fateful last days
Friday marks the 40-year anniversary of President Richard Nixon's resignation after his role in the Watergate cover-up was exposed. Ben Tracy talks with two men who captured behind-the-scenes moments in photographs and audio, revealing more about those fateful last days.
On August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon addressed the American people from the White House to announce his resignation as President of the United States
On August 8, 1974, Richard Nixon addressed the American people from the White House to announce his resignation as President of the United States.
Ben Tracy takes a look at a rare, decades-old interview in which former President Nixon describes his final days in the White House
Ben Tracy takes a look at a rare, decades-old interview in which former President Nixon describes his final days in the White House.
At least 15 dead after storms tear through Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
At least 35 killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah camp, Gaza ministry says
The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed that it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
Family of pro golfer Grayson Murray, 30, speak out after his death
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Trump, RFK Jr. face hostile reception at Libertarian convention
A chaotic scene unfolded as former President Donald Trump took the stage, as Libertarians clashed with pro-Trump attendees throughout his speech.
12 injured after Qatar Airways flight hits turbulence over Turkey
The flight QR107, which landed in Dublin just before 1 p.m. local time, experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey, Dublin Airport officials said in a statement.
Papua New Guinea landslide killed more than 670 people, UN estimates
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
Low percentage of Americans in military is "deeply problematic as a democracy," Ryan says
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
NYC subway rider burned after man threw flaming liquid on him, police say
A man on a New York City subway was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
Suspect identified after 6 people are stabbed in Braintree and Plymouth
A person is facing charges after police said they attacked four girls at a movie theater in Braintree before stabbing two people at a McDonald's at a rest stop in Plymouth.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join Margaret Brennan.
Josef Newgarden wins second straight Indianapolis 500
Josef Newgarden won the 2024 Indianapolis 500, becoming the first back-to-back winner in more than 20 years.
Family of pro golfer Grayson Murray, 30, speak out after his death
The family of Grayson Murray said their son was loved and he is resting peacefully now.
Low percentage of Americans in military is "deeply problematic as a democracy," Ryan says
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
World War II veterans speak to the ages
The National WWII Museum in New Orleans is in a race against time to preserve the stories of the men and women who fought in the war effort. Thanks to voice recognition software and AI, veterans will be able to "converse" with future generations.
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Walmart ends credit card partnership with Capital One: What to know
The partnership between the two companies has ended, but card-holders can still use their Capital One Walmart Rewards cards.
TSA sets new record for number of travelers screened in a single day
The Transportation Security Administration said more than 2.95 million individuals were screened at airport checkpoints on Friday.
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
NCAA settlement could mean 6-figure paychecks for top college players
"I could definitely see someone like Caleb Williams getting a $100,000 check, if not more," one expert said.
Fired up about barbecue costs this Memorial Day? Blame the condiments.
This Memorial Day weekend, breaking out the grill for the unofficial summer kickoff means contending with hotter prices.
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Rep. Tony Gonzales and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Tony Gonzales on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Tony Gonzales, Republican of Texas, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. Chris Murphy on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. Chris Murphy, Democrat of Connecticut, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
Low percentage of Americans in military is "deeply problematic as a democracy," Ryan says
Rep. Pat Ryan warned of Americans losing touch with "those that are fighting our wars and their families," saying "we have to figure out how to bring folks together, and get more folks serving."
Transcript: Reps. Pat Ryan and Mike Waltz on "Face the Nation," May 26, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Reps. Pat Ryan, Democrat of New York, and Mike Waltz, Republican of Florida, on "Face the Nation" that aired on May 26, 2024.
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Rodeo star Spencer Wright's son opens eyes days after river accident
Spencer Wright's son, Levi Wright, has shown some progress since he was found unconscious in a river, his mother said.
Bird flu detected in beef tissue for first time, USDA says
Bird flu has been confirmed in dairy cattle herds in nine states, has been found in milk and has prompted the slaughter of millions of chickens and turkeys.
He fell ill on a cruise. Before he boarded the rescue boat, they handed him the bill.
Royal Caribbean required Michigan man to pay his onboard medical bills in full as he was being evacuated urgently from ship.
Family members stricken with brain worms after eating undercooked bear meat
At least six family members who shared a meal of bear meat that one of the family members had harvested earlier were subsequently infected with brain worms, the CDC reports.
Delaware and Tennessee to provide free diapers through Medicaid
Parents can spend more than $100 a month on diapers, a financial strain for millions of U.S. households.
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Paris' famous Champs-Elysees turned into a mass picnic
The lucky picnickers were selected via a draw and provided with free baskets loaded with delicacies from some top Paris chefs, including puff pastries and creative sandwiches.
12 injured after Qatar Airways flight hits turbulence over Turkey
The flight QR107, which landed in Dublin just before 1 p.m. local time, experienced turbulence while airborne over Turkey, Dublin Airport officials said in a statement.
Daria Kasatkina, the world's bravest tennis player
The Russian-born athlete says she cannot go home after condemning her country's invasion of Ukraine. More backlash was triggered in her homeland after announcing she was in a relationship with another woman.
At least 35 killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah camp, Gaza ministry says
The Israeli strike came hours after Hamas claimed that it fired a barrage of rockets from Gaza toward central Israel for the first time in months.
Papua New Guinea landslide killed more than 670 people, UN estimates
The International Organization for Migration has increased its estimate of the death toll from a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea to more than 670.
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Kyra Sedgwick and the lighter side of disability in "All of Me"
In the Off-Broadway comedy, Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man.
"All of Me" and the lighter side of disability
For more than 40 years Emmy Award-winner Kyra Sedgwick has starred in films and on TV, including the series "The Closer," and has shared the world stage with her husband, fellow actor Kevin Bacon. Now, in the Off-Broadway comedy "All of Me," Sedgwick plays the mother of a young disabled woman who is romantically involved with a disabled man. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with Sedgwick about the play she calls a "family dysfunction story," and with actors Madison Ferris and Danny J. Gomez, who say they like the play for not indulging in what's been called "inspiration porn."
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who recently left us, including stunt woman Susan Blacklinie, who played the first victim of the shark in Steven Spielberg's "Jaws."
Pam Grier is comfortable with being an icon
She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown." But the action star was more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer.
Pam Grier, action hero icon
She was a gun-toting goddess who made her name in blaxploitation films like "Coffy" and "Foxy Brown," and inspired director Quentin Tarantino to write a film especially for her. But action star Pam Grier proved to be more than just proficient at taking down drug dealers; she also beat cancer. The actress talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about starring in the Amazon Prime horror series "Them: The Scare," and why she agreed to work in a genre that she finds terrifying.
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How to set boundaries with technology
Dr. Sue Varma joins "CBS Mornings" to share her guidance on what the signs of tech addiction are, what parents should look out for with their kids, how tech addiction can be treated and how we can all maintain healthy boundaries with technology.
Congress considers bill that would make sharing deepfake porn illegal
New legislation could hold people accountable who share non-consensual deepfake porn images online.
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.
Bill aimed to combat deepfake pornography
Artificial intelligence can create fake images and videos of real people, including so-called deepfake porn. Congress is now considering a bill to make it illegal to share those images, exposing those who post deepfake porn to jail time and a hefty fine. There were more than 21,000 deepfake porn videos online last year.
Amazon plans Alexa upgrade with AI overhaul
Amazon's Alexa voice assistant is getting an upgrade to make it more conversational and intuitive as Amazon tries to compete with newer chat models introduced by Google and OpenAI. Eugene Kim, chief technology correspondent for Business Insider, joined CBS News to discuss the changes.
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Protecting nature across America
One million species worldwide are threatened with extinction, according to the United Nations. One of the reasons is climate change. As dire as it sounds, there are many communities working to protect the Earth and those threatened species.
Euclid telescope captures dazzling new images of cosmos
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
Solar storm forecasts could improve after new discovery about sun
New research indicates the sun's magnetic field originates much closer to the surface than previously thought, a finding that could help predict extreme solar storms.
NOAA releases 2024 summer weather outlook
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released new 2024 weather outlooks for the summer. CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans breaks down how the predictions may be connected to climate change.
How cyber criminals target U.S. water plants
The Environmental Protection Agency is urging water systems to take immediate actions to protect the nation's drinking water from cyberattacks. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga joins to discuss.
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NYC subway rider burned after man threw flaming liquid on train
A man on a New York City subway was burned when police say a fellow rider doused him in flaming liquid that set his shirt on fire.
Has the author of the infamous Circleville letters been unmasked?
A sinister story has gripped part of Ohio for decades with small-town intrigue, a flood of threatening letters, a booby trap and an attempted murder.
Judge denies request to dismiss Baldwin charge
A New Mexico judge on Friday denied a request from actor Alec Baldwin to dismiss an involuntary manslaughter charge brought against him in connection with the 2021 fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the film "Rust." Jonathan Vigliotti has details.
Police reform efforts remain stalled in Washington
Four years after George Floyd was murdered by a Minneapolis police officer, momentum in Washington to pass sweeping reform in the Minnesota man's name has almost faded away completely. Taurean Small explains.
Details on the Americans killed in Haiti
Two American missionaries were among three people killed in Haiti in an apparent gang attack. Two of the victims were the daughter and son-in-law of Missouri state Rep. Ben Baker. Jacqueline Charles, Haiti and Caribbean correspondent for the Miami Herald, joins CBS News with more.
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NASA says helium leak poses no safety threat to Boeing's Starliner capsule
Engineers are confident the leak will not worsen in flight, and even if it does, the Starliner can safely launch June 1.
A rare 6-planet alignment will occur soon. Here's what to know.
The orbits of six planets will bring them to the same side of the sun to create a "planetary parade" in early June.
Euclid telescope captures dazzling new images of cosmos
Shining galaxies, a purple and orange star nursery and a spiral galaxy are among the new images.
Boeing's Starliner facing additional delay for extended leak analysis
NASA managers have ordered additional reviews of a small helium leak in Boeing's Starliner spacecraft to make sure it can be safely launched as is.
When and where you can see May's Flower Moon
May's full moon will peak on Thursday morning, but the Flower Moon already appears full.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
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The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
Roger Corman, "King of the B Movies" 1926-2024
A look back at the hallowed career of the indie "B-movie" filmmaker, known for exploitation films, monster flicks, and some bizarre movie posters.
N.J. woman survives a home invasion, brutal stabbing by a young stranger
Despite losing three quarters of the blood in her body, Donna Ongsiako was able to help police find the person who almost took her life.
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Hurricane Maria impact on Monkey Island
Scientists have spent decades studying rhesus macaques on the remote Monkey Island. They're learning how the stress of environmental crises, like hurricanes, impact the monkeys.
Italian village honors U.S. troops killed Nazis
Every year, the Italian village of Montebuono honors the lives of 8 U.S. troops who were killed by the Nazis during World War II. Chris Livesay met with the family of one of those Americans as the city marks 80 years since the escaped prisoners of war were killed.
Young congressional staffers deal with threats
Many younger congressional staffers and interns are the people who end up manning the phones and social media accounts when the public calls in or posts threats. Scott MacFarlane takes a look at how they handle these threats.
"Hush money" trial deliberations to begin
The jury in former President Trump's "hush money" trial will begin deliberations this week. Meanwhile, both Trump and President Biden are hitting the campaign trail as the election approaches. Skyler Henry reports.
Food prices up for Memorial Day 2024
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer, and about half of all Americans are expected to grill over the weekend. But food prices are up this year, making those cookouts a bit more expensive. Jonathan Vigliotti reports.