Some prominent Democrats have called on the current labor secretary to resign for negotiating a secret plea deal for Epstein when he faced similar sex charges in 2008 Source

Americans earning middle and lower incomes may be unable to afford the religious text if tariffs, now on hold, are implemented, publishers and religious leaders warn Source

Sex trafficking expert Kimberly Mehlman-Orozco joined CBSN to discuss why the U.S. struggles to prevent trafficking from happening. From police training to prosecutions, Mehlman-Orozco explains why the system is failing victims and why she believes “we’ve all encountered a sex trafficking victim.” Source

Hawaii Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, who is running for the Democratic nomination for president, told CBSN that comments made by California Sen. Kamala Harris about former Vice President Joe Biden were a “political ploy.” CBS News political correspondent Ed O’Keefe joined “CBSN AM” to talk about Gabbard’s comments as well as the latest campaign news. Source

Billionaire Tom Steyer launched his presidential campaign Tuesday, months after he announced that he would not enter the Democratic presidential primaries for 2020. Source

Acosta was involved in a 2008 secret plea deal that allowed Epstein to avoid federal charges Source

In 1992, billionaire Ross Perot became the most successful non-major party presidential candidate in 80 years, securing 19 percent of the popular vote Source

The crowded field of 2020 Democratic candidates is getting a shakeup with the announcement that billionaire Tom Steyer is entering the fray. Steyer will join “CBS This Morning” on Thursday for his first TV interview since announcing his candidacy. Ed O’Keefe reports. Source

Attorney General William Barr said he sees a way to legally require 2020 census respondents to declare whether or not they are citizens, despite a Supreme Court ruling that forbade asking the question. CBS News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle joins CBSN from Washington to explain how it could happen. Source

Hong Kong protest leaders opposed to the administration of Chief Executive Carrie Lam said Tuesday that they will continue their demonstrations, even after Lam declared the effort to amend a highly contentious extradition bill “dead.” CBS News Asia correspondent Ramy Inocencio joins CBSN on the phone to explain the new developments. Source