The Clinton-Lewinsky scandal was a political controversy in the late 1990s involving Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, and Monica Lewinsky, a White House intern. The scandal emerged when it was revealed that Clinton had engaged in an extramarital affair with Lewinsky while he was in office. This led to investigations and significant media coverage, raising questions about the president's conduct and integrity. The situation escalated when Clinton was accused of lying under oath about the affair during a deposition related to a separate sexual harassment lawsuit filed by Paula Jones, a former Arkansas state employee. The scandal ultimately resulted in Clinton's impeachment by the House of Representatives in December 1998, although he was acquitted by the Senate