President Biden is taking action to address the recent spike in violent crime across the country. On Wednesday, he outlined plans to strengthen the enforcement of background checks and repurpose unused COVID-19 relief money to fund police departments. Axios politics reporter Sarah Mucha and Associated Press national politics reporter Jill Colvin join “Red and Blue” anchor Elaine Quijano with the details. Source

A CDC advisory panel says there is a “likely” connection between mRNA coronavirus vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation. But as Omar Villafranca reports, health officials say the benefits still outweigh the risks and are urging young people to roll up their sleeves. Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, an infectious disease physician at John Cochran VA Medical Center, joins CBSN’s Lana Zak to discuss vaccination efforts in the U.S. and abroad. Source

The governor’s race in Florida is shaping up for one of the top gubernatorial races of 2022. Florida agriculture commissioner Nikki Fried, the only Democratic candidate who holds a statewide office, spoke to “Red and Blue” host Elaine Quijano about her campaign. Source

The FDA is adding a warning to Moderna and Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccines after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests a “likely association” between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults. Omar Villafranca reports. Source

Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Evening News with Norah O’Donnell.” Source

Britney Spears spoke to a court for the first time publicly about her conservatorship, in which her father controls much of her life. Lilia Luciano has the details. Source

The warning will come after a CDC advisory panel said data suggests​ a “likely association” between the vaccines and rare cases of heart inflammation in teens and young adults. Source

Whitehouse released a lengthy statement saying the exclusive beach club has “diversity in the membership and there are non-white club members.” Source

The pop star’s comments Wednesday follow her lawyer’s attempts to remove her father from the conservatorship. Source

The meeting comes after White House officials met with a bipartisan group of senators on Tuesday. Source