This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 1)

This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 1)

The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET.  "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Hosted by Jane Pauley COVER STORY:Elon Musk on DOGE and why he doesn't want to "take responsibility for everything the administration's doing"|Watch VideoSince joining the Trump administration with a mandate to shrink government, Elon Musk – the world's richest man, and a key funder of Donald Trump's run for office – led his team at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to fire workers, close offices, and cut off funding for innumerable programs. He also saw his own fortunes decline, as his work became the target of lawsuits – and his Tesla brand suffered a huge backlash. Sitting down with "Sunday Morning" correspondent David Pogue, Musk discussed his efforts behind DOGE and the firestorm surrounding it; and his opinion of Trump's controversial budget bill, now before Congress. For more info: SpaceXDepartment of Government Efficiency (DOGE) ALMANAC:June 1 (Video)"Sunday Morning" looks back at historical events on this date. ARTS:The wonderfully weird world of artist Luigi Serafini (Video)Rome artist Luigi Serafini became a cult rock star of the art world with the 1981 publication of his surreal and whimsical book, "Codex Seraphinianus." Filled with uncanny creatures and unintelligible language, the book's inspiration came, Serafini muses, either from aliens, or his cat. Today, Serafini's apartment is an embodiment of his humorous, reality-bending worldview – one from which he is in danger of being evicted. Correspondent Chris Livesay reports. For more info: Luigi Serafini (Wizard Gallery)Exhibition:"From Serafini to Luigi: The Egg, the Skeleton, the Rainbow,"at the Labirinto della Masone, Fontanellato, Emilia-Romagna (through July 13)"Codex Seraphinianus: 40th Anniversary Edition"by Luigi Serafini (Rizzoli), in Hardcover, available viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.org MUSIC:"Family Guy" creator Seth MacFarlane on his other love: Sinatra|Watch VideoSeth MacFarlane gained success as a young man with the animated comedy hit "Family Guy." But his other love is the Great American Songbook, which he features in his nightclub act. He is now releasing a new album, "Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements," in which MacFarlane performs songs that had been arranged for Frank Sinatra but never previously recorded. He talks with correspondent Luke Burbank about how his career aspirations once diverged from music to animation – and how they swerved back. Seth MacFarlane performs "Give Me the Simple Life," from his album "Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements": For more info: Seth MacFarlane on Instagram"Lush Life: The Lost Sinatra Arrangements"by Seth MacFarlane is available June 6"Family Guy"on FoxVibrato Grill Jazz Club, Beverly Hills, Calif. BOOKS:Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern on projecting "A Different Kind of Power"|Watch VideoJacinda Ardern was 37 when she was elected prime minister of New Zealand, becoming the world's youngest female head of government. After leaving office two years ago, she moved to Boston, where she's serving as a fellow at Harvard University. She's also written a new book, "A Different Kind of Power." Ardern talks with "Sunday Morning" national correspondent Robert Costa about her experience leading a nation (including passing a ban on semi-automatic firearms); the importance of exhibiting kindness and empathy in politics; and the challenges of being a working mother, after giving birth while in office. For more info: "A Different Kind of Power: A Memoir"by Jacinda Ardern (Crown), in Hardcover, eBook and Audio formats, available June 3 viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgThe Rt. Hon. Dame Jacinda Ardern, senior fellow, Women and Public Policy Program, Harvard University PASSAGE:In memoriam (Video)"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including actress Loretta Swit, who starred as Maj. Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the TV series "M*A*S*H." TV:The return of "The Gilded Age" (Video)The HBO series "The Gilded Age," a dramatization of the clash between Old Money elites and New Money robber barons in late-19th century New York City, is returning for its third season. Correspondent Mo Rocca talks with stars Morgan Spector and Denée Benton about playing a rapacious captain of industry and a journalistic advocate for equal rights in an era of great social upheaval in America. Rocca also talks with Morgan Library & Museum director Colin Bailey and history professor Edward O'Donnell about how the Gilded Age wealthy pulled the levers of powers, and its impact on rich and poor Americans. To watch a trailer for Season 3 of "The Gilded Age," click on the video player below: For more info: "The Gilded Age"premieres June 22 on HBO and streams on HBO MaxThe Morgan Library & Museum, New York CityHistorian Edward O'DonnellMorgan Spector on InstagramDenée Benton on Instagram BOOKS:Bill Clinton and James Patterson on their new thriller, "The First Gentleman"|Watch VideoAfter collaborating on two #1 New York Times bestsellers, former President Bill Clinton and author James Patterson have teamed up for their third book: "The First Gentleman," in which the commander-in-chief is a woman – and her husband stands accused of murder. The two sat down with correspondent Tracy Smith to describe how their writing process, and their friendship, has evolved, and whether – at a time of so much political craziness – there is an appetite for a Washington-based thriller. READ AN EXCERPT:"The First Gentleman" by Bill Clinton and James Patterson WEB EXCLUSIVE:Extended interview: Bill Clinton and James Patterson (Video)The former president and the thriller writer previously teamed up on two #1 New York Times bestsellers. And now they've written their third thriller: "The First Gentleman," about a female president and her husband, who is on trial for murder. In this web exclusive, Bill Clinton and James Patterson talk with correspondent Tracy Smith about the process and joy of their collaborations; how the characters reflect an attitude in Washington where politics is a game; and, in the current political climate, the necessity of maintaining democracy. For more info: "The First Gentleman: A Thriller"by Bill Clinton and James Patterson (‎Little, Brown & Co.), in Hardcover, Large Print Trade Paperback, eBook and Audio formats, available June 2 viaAmazon,Barnes & NobleandBookshop.orgjamespatterson.com HARTMAN:A three-year-old's lesson: "Don't be afraid" (Video)Three-year-old Bridger Peabody, of Strasburg, Colo., had a fear of the dark. But when his grandmother fell and hit her head, he overcame his fear to venture outside, into the darkness, to retrieve her phone from the car. Steve Hartman reports on a child's true courage. POLITICS:Bill Clinton on opposing President Trump's agenda: "We cannot throw the legacy of this country away"|Watch VideoFormer President Bill Clinton sat down with correspondent Tracy Smith to discuss the Trump administration's attempts to defy court orders, and what he thinks is preventing President Trump from expanding his power. Clinton also talks about the Democratic Party's opposition to Trump; his own recent health scare; and former President Joe Biden. For more info: Clinton Foundation COMMENTARY:Faith Salie offers her two cents on the end of the penny|Watch VideoThe U.S. Treasury announced that, by early next year, it will cease making new pennies, which cost almost four times to make what they are actually worth. But "Sunday Morning" contributor Faith Salie says that, while phasing out the one-cent coin might make sense, its loss is more than what we can calculate. FROM THE ARCHIVE:Nancy Giles on the history of the penny (Video) For more info: faithsalie.com NATURE: Fur seals WEB EXCLUSIVES: GALLERY:Summer music heats up 2025Live 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. FROM THE ARCHIVES:Meet the grandson of our 10th president (YouTube Video)President John Tyler, who was born in 1790, had a son when he was 63 years old; his son was 75 when Harrison Ruffin Tyler was born in 1928 – three generations that spanned more than 200 years, by the time "Sunday Morning" correspondent Mo Rocca caught up with Harrison (then 83) in this report that originally aired Feb. 19, 2012. [Harrison Tyler died on May 25, 2025, at age 96.] MARATHON:2025 Tony-nominated shows and performers (YouTube Video)It's time to celebrate the best of Broadway! Watch "Sunday Morning" interviews with the creatives on stage and behind the scenes of this year's Tony Award-nominated shows. [And don't miss the Tony Awards ceremony broadcast live from Radio City Music Hall on CBS and streamed on Paramount+ June 8.] The Emmy Award-winning "CBS News Sunday Morning" is broadcast on CBS Sundays beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. Executive producer is Rand Morrison. DVR Alert! Find out when "Sunday Morning" airs in your city "Sunday Morning" alsostreams on the CBS News appbeginning at 11:00 a.m. ET. (Download it here.) Full episodes of "Sunday Morning" are now available to watch on demand on CBSNews.com, CBS.com andParamount+, including via Apple TV, Android TV, Roku, Chromecast, Amazon FireTV/FireTV stick and Xbox. Follow us onTwitter/X;Facebook;Instagram;YouTube;TikTok;Bluesky; and atcbssundaymorning.com. You can also download the free"Sunday Morning" audio podcastatiTunesand atPlay.it. Now you'll never miss the trumpet! Fans turn out for estate sale at home of Tom Petty Trump says Musk is "not really leaving" as DOGE savings lag behind projections How a toddler's brave walk into the darkness to get help inspired his family

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (June 1)

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South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

South Carolina Democrat Lynn Ramirez has a decent track record of picking her party's eventual presidential nominee. Though she backed former South Bend, Indiana, MayorPete Buttigiegover PresidentJoe Bidenin the 2020 primary, the 64-year-old Simpsonville resident said she voted for President Barack Obama in 2008 and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in 2016. The next Democrat to win her vote needs to be capable of reaching everyday Americans — a coalition builder. "I think South Carolina is looking for a person of the people, that can speak to the people without lowering and debasing themselves, like the current administration seems to be doing," Ramirez, a retired public health worker, said during an interview at the state party's Blue Palmetto Dinner on Friday. "Speak to hope and promise and prospects, as opposed to unfounded fears and divisiveness." The 2028 presidential primary is years away, but the Democratic Party's leadership and messaging struggles are defining it now. As the partycontinues to grapplewith what comes next, the Palmetto State is uniquely positioned to set the tone of the conversation. For years South Carolina Democrats have played an outsize, and often decisive, role in presidential primaries, whittling down the field after the Iowa caucuses and New Hampshire primary. In 2028, depending on how the party organizes its calendar, South Carolina Democrats could be called on to serve a similar role, boosting the candidate they deem best suited to rebuild the party and win back the White House. Until then, the state's Democrats are in the same boat as the rest of the party: looking for strong leaders. The state's weekend of Democratic Party events — including a fundraising dinner, the state party convention and Rep. Jim Clyburn's annual fish fry — come as party leaders in Washington have struggled to craft a message that resonates with voters. Polls show the party's approval at generational lows, and strategists are still brainstorming ways to win back the parts of the base that shifted to PresidentDonald Trumpin 2024. Top Democrats have moved tofill that leadership vacuum. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz's andMaryland Gov. Wes Moore's appearances at events here this weekend follow weeks of early 2028-style jockeying, from Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker'srecent New Hampshire tripto Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and former Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo saying they're open to running. Each potential Democratic presidential candidate comes with their own vision for how to lead the party out of the electoral wilderness and beat Trump's eventual successor. The primary may be shaped by which vision resonates more with Palmetto State voters. Over two days, Moore and Walz pitched South Carolina Democrats on where the party went wrong in 2024 and, more urgently, what the party needs to do to right in 2025 and beyond. At the state party's annual Blue Palmetto Dinner, Moore, the keynote speaker, made the case for urgency. He called on Democrats to stop being the party of panels and yearslong studies and instead become one of action. He pointed to Trump as an example of a politician who enacts his agenda with "impatience." "Donald Trump does not need a white paper to start arbitrary trade wars that will raise the costs on virtually everything in our lives," Moore said Friday. "And so we must think about it this way — if he can do so much bad in such a small amount of time, why can't we do such good?" Walz, who addressed the state party convention Saturday morning, shared a similar message: Democrats must show they have the "guts" to fight for working-class voters. To do that, the party might benefit from following the president's approach. "What Trump learned from his first term to this one is: If you say you're gonna get things done and actually do it, even if it's not the right thing, people still give you credit for getting something done," Walz, Democrats' 2024 vice presidential nominee, said Saturday. "Think how powerful a tool that will be if we move with the same speed that he's moving to give everybody health care." During the early days of Trump's second term, Moore and Walz have fallen into two leadership camps among those named as possible presidential contenders. Moore, a first-term governor who is running for reelection next year, has focused on boosting Maryland and eschewing the resistance label in a way reminiscent of Govs. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan and Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania. Walz, meanwhile, has taken on a fighting stance similar to Pritzker. Asked which style he would prefer in a future presidential candidate, 74-year-old retired Army veteran Paul Brewer said: "All of the above." "It's not just about how much money you can raise," Brewer said. "It's being positive and having a platform that everybody can buy into." While elected officials have argued Democrats need to show concrete examples of how they've improved people's lives, voters here say Democrats need to show they can reach a wide audience. "The winning message is taking care of the people of the country," said Doris J. Potter Hickman, a Loris resident in her 70s who voted for the eventual winner of the 2008, 2016 and 2020 Democratic presidential nomination in her state's primary. "It's time for the average and lower-income people to have an opportunity to participate within their own country and to receive the benefits of their own country." Ever since Democrats moved South Carolina into the early primary window in 2008, the state has played a key role in winnowing the field. In 2008, after Obama won the Iowa caucuses and Clinton won New Hampshire, the future president's victory here helped propel his campaign against the former first lady. Eight years later, Clinton's win in the state highlighted independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders' weakness with Black voters and moderates, which contributed to his eventual loss. But never has South Carolina been as decisive as it was in 2020. After Biden managed to only come in fourth in Iowa and fifth in New Hampshire, his third presidential run seemed to be fading. But Clyburn's endorsement, and Biden's strong first-place finish in the state, quickly led to several candidates dropping out and endorsing the former vice president. "We gave him the nomination," said Carmen Quesada-Virella, an 80-year-old retired organizer with the National Education Association. Quesada-Virella, who supported Biden in 2020 and Clinton in 2016, said she wants Democrats to develop a consistent message that responds to what people are going through in the country. She said she didn't think Democrats would be able to work with Trump, and instead wants someone who could reach a broad coalition. "What I don't think we can have right now — or maybe ever — is someone who goes to the extremes, who can't bring people in," Quesada-Virella said at the palmetto dinner. Roxanne Cordonier, a 65-year-old retired radio host and longtime Democratic activist from Greenville, said part of what sets South Carolina apart is the strong presence of Black voters, who have power within the party and "a deep sense of who is resonating." "I wasn't a crazy Biden supporter but … when Clyburn said, 'Let's go for Biden,' I was like 'OK, we gotta win this thing,'" she said at the palmetto dinner. "There's a lot of deep grassroots energy here that you need to pay attention to." Looking to the future, Cordonier rejected the notion that Democrats need to move to the center, and said instead the party needs an "issue-based" message with broad appeal. "We have to form coalitions across party lines and across issue lines to form what we see as the strength of the movement," she said. "If we just get the message out and let people listen to us, I think we can win." For more CNN news and newsletters create an account atCNN.com

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South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

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3-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King announces retirement after 2025 season

3-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King announces retirement after 2025 season

Decorated American swimmer and breaststroke specialist Lilly King is stepping away from competition after the 2025 Toyota National Championships in June. On Saturday, King took to Instagram to announce this season will be her swan song after initially naming the 2024 Summer Olympics as her last ride. "Well folks, my time has come," she captioned a series of pictures from her career. "This will be my final season competing. I'm fortunate heading into retirement being able to say I have accomplished everything I have ever wanted in this sport. I feel fulfilled. "That being said, it has always been important to me that my last meet in the US be at the pool that started it all. I have been racing in the IU Natatorium since I was 10 years old," King said. "From state meets, to NCAAs, Nationals, and anything in between, this pool has been my home." "I didn't quite make it 20 years (only 18) of racing in Indy, but this is as close as I'm gonna get! I look forward to racing in front of a home crowd one last time. See you in Indy!" View this post on Instagram A post shared by Lilly King (@_king_lil) The Evansville, Indiana, native will swim her final meet in her home state as the top seed in the 100-yard breaststroke and No. 2 seed in the 50-yard breaststroke. Despite winning the event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, King will not be competing in the 200-yard breaststroke come June. She also finished eighth in the event in 2024 at the Paris Olympics. King represented the U.S. in three Olympic Games, winning gold in the women's 100 breaststroke and the 4×100 medley relay in 2016. That 100 breaststroke medal made King a breakthrough star in Rio, as she famously called out Russia's Yuliya Yefimova over past failed doping tests, then beat her in the pool. In 2020, King bagged silver in the 200-yard breaststroke, silver in the women's 4×100 medley relay and bronze in the 100-yard breaststroke. She wrapped up her Olympic career finishing fourth in the 100 breaststroke in Paris after missing the bronze medal by 0.01 seconds. King also swam a world record performance (3:49.63) in the women's 4×100 medley relay for the Americans. The record-breaking race capped her final Olympic effort with gold. Before turning pro in 2019, King competed at Indiana. As a freshman, she won the NCAA title in the 100-yard breaststroke and 200 breaststroke for the Hoosiers. King's last meet will be held at the Indiana University Natatorium from June 3-7.

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3-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King announces retirement after 2025 season

3-time Olympic gold medalist Lilly King announces retirement after 2025 season Decorated American swimmer and breaststroke specialist Lilly ...

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As Mookie Betts suffers freak toe injury, Shohei Ohtani progresses toward pitching return

As Mookie Betts suffers freak toe injury, Shohei Ohtani progresses toward pitching return

LOS ANGELES — While theLos Angeles DodgersandNew York Yankeesare embracing the euphoria of their World reunion at Dodger Stadium, limping out of the Dodgers' clubhouse wearing socks and sandals was one of the game's biggest stars not namedShohei OhtaniorAaron Judge. Dodgers shortstopMookie Betts— the MVP, eight-time All-Star, six-time Gold Glove winner and three-time World Series champion — will be missing all of the festivities, thanks to a freak injury. Betts was at home in Los Angeles on Wednesday night after the Dodgers returned home from Cleveland, and sometime during the night while walking in his bathroom, he badly stubbed the fourth toe on his left foot when he bumped into a piece of furniture. The toe turned out to be broken. The Dodgers don't anticipate that Betts will need to go on the injured list, but ruled him out for the Dodgers' weekend series against the Yankees. They hope he can return to the lineup Tuesday when they finish their homestand with a three-game series against theCleveland Guardiansfollowed by theBoston Red Sox, Betts' former team. "It's a fracture at the tip of the toe,'' Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, "so it's basically kind of what he can tolerate. And the last couple of days, it's been hard for him to even put on a shoe. "But I still don't believe it's going to be an IL stint. I think day-to-day is fair right now.'' The Dodgers startedMiguel RojasandHyeseong Kimin his place the first two games of the series, and when Betts returns, they don't believe he can make the injury worse by playing on it. Betts, 32, has gotten off to a slow start in 2025, hitting .254 with a .743 OPS and eight homers, but the Dodgers have been pleased with his defense and plans to keep him at shortstop the rest of the season. 'WE LOVE SUPERSTARS':Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge do damage in Game 1 of Dodgers-Yankees rematch Meanwhile, on the pitching front where the Dodgers have 14 pitchers on the injured list, they are encouraged by the progress made by Ohtani. Before Saturday's game, he pitched to hitters for the second time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2023. Ohtani, facing minor-league hitters and rookie catcherDalton Rushing, threw 29 pitches over two innings, and had no setbacks. His control wasn't as sharp as last week, but everything is on track for Ohtani to pitch again in late July or early August. He will continue to DH for the Dodgers, where he has hit a major-league leading 22 homers, and won't make any minor-league rehab starts. He instead will continue to build his arm strength simply through simulated games, and won't be ready for major-league action until he reaches at least six innings. "I think the thing that's most impressive is his ability to compartmentalize," Roberts said. "I mean, he's essentially doing the work of two players. And to still go out there and perform on the offensive side, it's pretty remarkable." Follow Bob Nightengale on X@BNightengale. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Mookie Betts out with toe injury, Shohei Ohtani on track to pitch

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As Mookie Betts suffers freak toe injury, Shohei Ohtani progresses toward pitching return

As Mookie Betts suffers freak toe injury, Shohei Ohtani progresses toward pitching return LOS ANGELES — While theLos Angeles DodgersandNew Y...

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Stanley Fischer, former Fed vice chair and Bank of Israel chief, dies at 81

Stanley Fischer, former Fed vice chair and Bank of Israel chief, dies at 81

By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Stanley Fischer, who helped shape modern economic theory during a career that included heading the Bank of Israel and serving as vice chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve, has died at the age of 81. The Bank of Israel said he died on Saturday night but did not give a cause of death. Fischer was born in Zambia and had dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship. As an academic at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Fischer trained many of the people who went on to be top central bankers, including former Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke as well as Mario Draghi, the former European Central Bank president. Fischer served as chief economist at the World Bank, and first deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund during the Asian financial crisis and was then vice chairman at Citigroup from 2002 to 2005. During an eight-year stint as Israel's central bank chief from 2005-2013, Fischer helped the country weather the 2008 global financial crisis with minimal economic damage, elevating Israel's economy on the global stage, while creating a monetary policy committee to decide on interest rates like in other advanced economies. He was vice chair of the Federal Reserve from 2014 to 2017 and served as a director at Bank Hapoalim in 2020 and 2021. Current Bank of Israel Governor Amir Yaron praised Fischer's contribution to the Bank of Israel and to advancing Israel's economy as "truly significant". The soft-spoken Fischer - who played a role in Israel's economic stabilisation plan in 1985 during a period of hyperinflation - was chosen by then Finance Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Prime Minister Ariel Sharon as central bank chief. Netanyahu, now prime minister, called Fischer a "great Zionist" for leaving the United States and moving to Israel to take on the top job at Israel's central bank. "He was an outstanding economist. In the framework of his role as governor, he greatly contributed to the Israeli economy, especially to the return of stability during the global economic crisis," Netanyahu said, adding that Stanley - as he was known in Israel - proudly represented Israel and its economy worldwide. Israeli President Isaac Herzog also paid tribute. "He played a huge role in strengthening Israel's economy, its remarkable resilience, and its strong reputation around the world," Herzog said. "He was a world-class professional, a man of integrity, with a heart of gold. A true lover of peace." (Reporting by Steven Scheer; Editing by Frances Kerry)

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June 01, 2025

Stanley Fischer, former Fed vice chair and Bank of Israel chief, dies at 81

Stanley Fischer, former Fed vice chair and Bank of Israel chief, dies at 81 By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Stanley Fischer, who help...

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