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Ken Starr's Whitewater Investigation
Kenneth Starr, whose investigation of former President Bill Clinton led to an impeachment trial, has died. In 1998, Morley Safer reported on Starr's tactics while he was acting as special Whitewater prosecutor.
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Kenneth Starr, whose investigation of former President Bill Clinton led to an impeachment trial, has died. In 1998, Morley Safer reported on Starr's tactics while he was acting as special Whitewater prosecutor.
The trial could end as early as this week, or stretch into next month, depending on a range of factors.
27 sitting senators are on record about where they stood the last time a president faced impeachment.
Here's a look at where things stand as the impeachment probe finally comes to trial in the Senate
"President Trump has done nothing wrong and is confident that this team will defend him, the voters, and our democracy from this baseless, illegitimate impeachment," the White House said.
President Trump's legal team for his impeachment trial is taking shape. It will be led by White House counsel Pat Cipollone and the president's personal attorney Jay Sekulow, along with Alan Dershowitz, Ken Starr and others. CBS News' Natalie Brand, McClatchy congressional reporter Emma Dumain, and AP White House reporter Jill Colvin joined CBSN with the latest developments.
Alan Dershowitz, a longtime Democrat who often defends the president on television, is also joining the team.
The House passed a resolution defining the rules for the impeachment inquiry going forward on Thursday
Tuesday marks the 20th anniversary of the release of the Starr report, which led to President Bill Clinton's impeachment. Leon Neyfakh, a reporter for Slate and host of the "Slow Burn" podcast, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss some of the similarities and differences between Starr's investigation and special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia probe.
Former independent counsel says he is sorry for the pain the 1990s investigation caused her and the nation
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
In this excerpt of "CBS This Morning's" conversation with Ken Starr, the former independent counsel who's out with a new book called "Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation" says he doesn't owe Monica Lewinsky an apology, but is regretful of the pain caused by the Bill Clinton probe.
In this excerpt of "CBS This Morning's" conversation with Ken Starr, the former independent counsel, who's out with a new book called "Contempt: A Memoir of the Clinton Investigation," discusses lessons from the Bill Clinton probe and the parallels to the current special counsel investigation into Russian interference in the U.S. election.
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.
As confirmation hearings for President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, grow closer, the National Archives is releasing material from Kavanaugh's time working on independent counsel Ken Starr's investigation of the Clinton administration. In a newly released memo from 1998, Kavanaugh writes that he is opposed to giving the president a "break," and includes a series of pointed, and somewhat vulgar, questions for Clinton. Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" to discuss the latest developments and the rest of the day's political headlines.
Starr joined us to discuss the similarities between the Whitewater probe and special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election
Kenneth Starr, former independent counsel in the Clinton-era Whitewater investigation, discusses the pace and progress of Robert Mueller's Russia investigation with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan.
The first woman to sue Baylor University over mishandled rape allegations has settled her case
Ken Starr lifted the academic misconduct suspension of a football player who allegedly went on to commit sexual assaults, the Wall Street Journal reports
At Baylor, the Baptist student code bans sex on campus -- but many female students say what's tolerated is rape
Former special prosecutor was removed as school's president amid scandal over handling of sex assault cases involving football players
President Biden met with Democratic governors on Wednesday amid concerns over his debate performance last week.
Wind-whipped rain pounded Jamaica for hours as residents heeded authorities' call to shelter until the storm had passed. Power was knocked out in much of the capital of Kingston.
As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.
"Let me say this as clearly as I possibly can and as simply and straightforward as I can: I am running. I'm the nominee of the Democratic Party. No one's pushing me out," the president told campaign staffers.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Evacuation orders and warnings went out in part of Butte County near Oroville due to the Thompson Fire on Tuesday.
The jury reached its verdict after deliberating for just one day.
Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.
The Washington Aqueduct is sourced from the Potomac River and serves as the public water supply for the D.C. area, Arlington County and other portions of Northern Virginia.
The Veterans Affairs program provides care for over 700 veterans from approximately 500 caregivers.
There's an adorable new face at an Ohio zoo, a baby western lowland gorilla.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
General Motors will also retire millions of credits it received for complying with federal regulations.
Across much of the U.S., owning a home now requires spending more for housing than experts generally recommend.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
A number of lawsuits claim CDK was negligent in protecting customer data from cybercriminals.
United says it's using AI to power the effort to keep customers apprised of factors affecting flight status.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
The president honored Philip Shadrach and George Wilson for their "gallantry and intrepidity" during the "Great Locomotive Chase" of 1862.
As the case enters a new phase, experts remain skeptical that former President Donald Trump's 11th-hour effort to overturn his conviction will be successful.
Many of the victims and the families of those who were attacked in the Jan. 6, 2021, siege of the Capitol are sharing their frustration and anger with the Supreme Court.
Organizers with Arizona for Abortion Access said they submitted more than 823,000 signatures supporting a ballot initiative that would enshrine abortion rights in the state constitution.
A case of H5 influenza, also known as bird flu or avian influenza, has been confirmed in a man who was working at a dairy farm in northeastern Colorado.
Your body cools itself through the skin. Dunking your forearms, which represent 10% of the skin's surface area, in ice cold water turbo-charges the cooling process.
Trader Joe's says a seasonal scented favorite should be discarded or returned due to an "unexpected burn pattern."
The FDA found even some products that claimed to be "sterile" were contaminated.
Brominated vegetable oil will no longer be allowed in food and beverages in the U.S., 50 years after chemical banned in U.K.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
The rampant destruction comes as experts warn "it only takes one landfalling hurricane to set back decades of development" on island nations.
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions.
Emergency services were immediately deployed, but the operation entered a "recovery phase" on Wednesday, officials said.
The attack prompted President Zelensky to call on allies to help bolster air defences and provide more long-range weapons to thwart Russia
Broadway performer Robert Hartwell joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new show, "Breaking New Ground," which chronicles his two-year journey to renovate a 200-year-old home in Massachusetts.
Attorneys for Alec Baldwin's "Rust" said the incentive would have been used to pay a settlement to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins' family.
Through his friendships with Warren Beatty and Jack Nicholson, he wrote or co-wrote some of the signature films of an era when artists held an unusual level of creative control.
Ann Wilson, lead singer of rock band Heart, says she has cancer.
Beyond his comeback in "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," Eddie Murphy gets candid with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about fatherhood, his passion for music and what a return to the stage could look like
More than half of U.S. car dealerships are still struggling with a cyberattack that crippled a key software system, hampering their ability to sell cars. J.D. Power estimates the attack may have caused June retail sales to drop more than 5% compared to last year.
American car dealers could lose nearly $1 billion due to an ongoing cyberattack on software provider CDK Global. Charles Carmakal, chief technology officer of Mandiant Consulting, the security consulting organization of Google Cloud, joins CBS News to discuss how the hack is crippling operations, and what can be done to prevent similar incidents from happening again.
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.
The meme-stock investor bought more than 9 million shares of the online pet supply company, causing its stock to surge.
This week marks 50 years since the debut of the barcode, those machine-readable black stripes that have changed many aspects of modern life. Bradley Blackburn looks back at its history.
Scientists have revealed fossils of a giant salamander-like beast with sharp fangs that ruled waters before the first dinosaurs arrived.
A global shift in the way the world produces energy has started. According to the International Energy Agency, the world will spend twice as much on clean energy in 2024, including solar, wind and nuclear, as it will on fossil fuels. John Dickerson explains.
The U.S. Army is searching for ways to keep soldiers cool as they face dangerously high temperatures in the field. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter caught up with the solutions being tested.
The United States is now the world's leading exporter of liquified natural gas, or LNG, after the country tripled its output in the past six years, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Some environmentalists say this is defeating the Biden administration's goals of weaning us off fossil fuels to avert climate change-driven catastrophe in the future.
Called 2024 MK, the space rock will make its closest approach to Earth on Saturday.
Earlier this year, CBS News teamed up with independent newsrooms "The Trace" and "Reveal," and found law enforcement agencies routinely sell their guns when they upgrade their arsenal. Between 2006 and 2022, more than 52,000 weapons once used by police were connected to crimes. CBS News correspondent Stephen Stock has more on how one department is changing its policy.
Jurors are expected to have the case by the end of next week.
An Italian appeals court reduced the sentences of Finnegan Lee Elder and Gabriele Natale-Hjorth, but upheld their 2019 convictions.
Marianne Smyth was arrested in Maine and is accused of stealing more than $170,000 from victims in Northern Ireland.
Judge Juan Merchan has delayed the sentencing in Donald Trump's New York criminal case until September after the former president's lawyers argued his conviction should be overturned based on the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.
Boeing Starliner commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams will remain aboard the International Space Station as NASA awaits more technical results before the capsule returns to Earth. CBS News space Analyst Bill Harwood reports.
The problem for NASA and Boeing is that the Starliner's service module is discarded before re-entry and burns up in the atmosphere.
The latest GOES satellite will play a critical role in tracking hurricanes and other dangerous storms across North America.
China's Chang'e 6 is the first craft ever to collect soil and rock samples from the side of the moon that faces away from Earth into space.
NASA has again postponed the troubled Boeing Starliner's trip home from the International Space Station as crews assess a series of helium leaks. Those leaks had also delayed the first crewed launch of the ship multiple times. Mark Strassmann reports.
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
A teenager's murder in Lowell, Massachusetts, goes unsolved for more than 40 years -- were the clues there all along?
The actor, recipient of a lifetime achievement Academy Award, was renowned for such films as "MASH," "Klute," "Don't Look Now," "Ordinary People," and "The Hunger Games."
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
Some Democratic governors spoke Wednesday night after meeting with President Biden at the White House, reaffirming their support for him amid calls for him to drop out of the 2024 race following his debate performance. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said they had a good conversation with the president, and that they would all stand with him.
More than a decade after Detroit filed for bankruptcy, the city has seen the first increase in population since 1957, and with it a slew of new businesses. Axios Detroit reporter Annalise Frank joins to discuss.
Earlier this year, CBS News teamed up with independent newsrooms "The Trace" and "Reveal," and found law enforcement agencies routinely sell their guns when they upgrade their arsenal. Between 2006 and 2022, more than 52,000 weapons once used by police were connected to crimes. CBS News correspondent Stephen Stock has more on how one department is changing its policy.
The Supreme Court handles the tough cases, so every term is notable, but this one in particular reshaped vast parts of the American system of government and touched some of the most sensitive cultural issues of our time. New York Times reporter Adam Liptak joins to break down some of the key decisions.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping met Wednesday for the second time in two months. Markus Garlauskas, director of the Atlantic Council's Indo-Pacific Security Initiative, joins to discuss.