Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates says it is the view of Russian President Vladmir Putin that the United States “has been interfering in his politics for years.” Gates believes, “he has decided, in a very strategic way, to turn the tables.” Source
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Behind the Comey firing: How does the Trump administration make decisions?
Does the Comey firing undermine American public trust? Peggy Noonan, Jeffrey Goldberg, David Ignatius and Ben Domenech break down the controversial firing of FBI Director James Comey. Source
Gates on presidential credibility
Former Secretary of Defense Robert Gates talks to John Dickerson about the a president’s credibility. Source
John Dickerson’s tribute to Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is a welcome event in partisan times. John Dickerson reflects on the legacy and grit of his mother, journalist Nancy Dickerson. Source
Grammys change nomination process after The Weeknd called it “corrupt”
The Recording Academy’s board of trustees approved removing the show’s anonymous nomination review committees. Source
Christine Ebersole, Patti LuPone on “War Paint” inspirations
In this web extra, the Tony-nominated stars of the Broadway musical “War Paint,” Christine Ebersole and Patti LuPone, talk with correspondent Richard Schlesinger about their real-life characters, cosmetic icons Elizabeth Arden and Helena Rubinstein, and about the high theatrics of the business magnates’ lives. Source
Web extra: Johnny Mathis on coming out
The legendary singer talks about his controversial 1982 magazine interview in which he stated that homosexuality was “a way of life that I’ve grown accustomed to.” He tells Nancy Giles why he wasn’t concerned about the potential impact on his career, despite receiving death threats. “It bothered me that it bothered people!” he laughed. Source
Chuck Klosterman talks new book, pop culture of the past decade
Chuck Klosterman is a best-selling author of eight non-fiction books and two novels. His latest work, “Chuck Klosterman X: A Highly Specific, Defiantly Incomplete History of the Early 21st Century” is a collection of columns and articles published over the past decade. He joins “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss how he attempts to capture pop culture through his new book. Source
New documentary explores the life of James Beard
The renowned “James Beard Award” honors all aspects of the food industry but less is known about the man whose face graces the medal, James Beard. A new documentary by PBS’ “American Masters” explores the life of America’s first foodie. Producer Kathleen Squires and famed French chef Daniel Boulud, join “CBS This Morning: Saturday” to discuss the new film. Source
First map of Disneyland, hand-drawn by founder, will go to auction
A one-of-a-kind map of Disneyland hand-drawn by Walt Disney himself, is up for auction. The original concept art for the park helped sell Disney’s unique idea to investors and is expected to fetch between $750,000 and $1 million when it goes up for auction on June 25. Dana Jacobson reports. Source