Tipsheet: Democrats warn Waters censure move opens floodgates

View in your browser     Democrats warn Waters censure move opens floodgates BY CRISTINA MARCOS   House Democrats are warning that Republicans are opening a Pandora’s box after forcing a vote on censuring Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) this week. Multiple Democrats have introduced resolutions in recent months to censure or even expel Republicans, primarily over inflammatory rhetoric making false claims about election fraud ahead of the Jan. 6 insurrection. Read the full story here     Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine gets green light to resume distribution BY NATHANIEL WEIXEL   Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccinations can resume immediately, federal regulators said late Friday, agreeing with a recommendation from a federal advisory panel that the shot's benefits outweigh its risks.  Read the full story here     Manchin floats breaking up Biden's infrastructure proposal BY JORDAIN CARNEY   Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Friday that Congress should focus on "conventional" infrastructure and floated breaking up President Biden's sweeping plan. Read the full story here     Pompeo fuels 2024 speculation under shadow of Trump BY MAX GREENWOOD   Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has aggressively sought to boost his public profile in recent weeks amid speculation of a 2024 presidential run. Read the full story here       Judge orders Chauvin juror names sealed, citing risk of harassment BY JOHN KRUZEL   The judge who presided over Derek Chauvin’s murder trial ordered that the names of the jurors who handed down guilty verdicts against the former Minneapolis police officer remain secret until further notice. Read the full story here     Ukraine says Russia must do more to ease violence after troop withdrawal BY TAL AXELROD   Ukraine on Friday said that more must be done to ease tensions in the eastern part of the country after Russia withdrew its troops following a military buildup on its side of the border. Read the full story here     US begins moving equipment out of Afghanistan, sends bombers in BY ELLEN MITCHELL AND CAMERON JENKINS   The U.S. military has begun to move equipment out of Afghanistan but sent in extra defenses as forces prepare to withdraw from the country, the Pentagon confirmed Friday. Read the full story here     Clyburn fined $5K for metal detector violation BY CELINE CASTRONUOVO   House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.) has been fined $5,000 by the House sergeant at arms over a Tuesday incident in which he allegedly avoided metal detectors before entering the House floor as required under new security protocols following the Jan. 6 Capitol mob attack.  Read the full story here     Caitlyn Jenner officially announces challenge to Newsom in California recall BY REID WILSON   Olympic gold medalist and reality television star Caitlyn Jenner will run in a recall election aimed at deposing California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D), her campaign announced Friday morning. Read the full story here     Ron Johnson questions 'big push' to vaccinate 'everybody' BY JUSTINE COLEMAN   Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) in a Thursday podcast interview cast doubt on the importance of vaccinating the nation for COVID-19, saying he’s getting “highly suspicious” of the “big push to make sure everybody gets the vaccine.” Read the full story here     Biden's 'trickle-up' economics is just what America needs BY NEIL BARON   OPINION l Theoretically, trickle-down economics gives tax breaks for corporations and the wealthy that are supposed to incentivize investment, create jobs, and stimulate economic growth for all. It hasn’t worked. Read the full story here     Additional business taxes mean hurdles to better infrastructure BY MICHAEL FRYT AND PETE SEPP   OPINION l Infrastructure investment is an excellent step in that journey. But funding it with increases in the corporate income tax will be counterproductive and is a mistake. Read the full story here     The Associated Press: Chocolate chip diplomacy: Biden courts Congress with gusto BY LISA MASCARO The pictures always make it look so presidential: Joe Biden sitting in a tall-back chair, surrounded by the arrayed members of Congress invited for a meeting at the White House. Read the full story here     The Wall Street Journal: Amid expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility, signs emerge of slowing demand BY RANDY YEIP, JOSH ULICK AND LINDSAY HUTH With six more states having expanded eligibility for Covid-19 vaccinations, every American aged 16 and older who wants a shot can get one. The question now is just how many actually want it. Read the full story here     The New York Times: Voting rights standoff stalls Trump-inspired ethics measures BY ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON After the Trump presidency, democracy activists and many Democrats seized a moment to rebuild constitutional guardrails, but the effort could die in the face of a larger fight over voting rights. Read the full story here     The Washington Post: Md. officials to review cases handled by ex-official who testified in Chauvin’s defense BY EMILY DAVIES AND OVETTA WIGGINS Top Maryland officials are launching an investigation of all deaths in police custody that were overseen by the state’s former chief medical examiner who testified in Derek Chauvin’s defense, the Maryland attorney general and governor’s offices announced Friday. Read the full story here     Reuters: Brazil’s Bolsonaro says military would follow his orders to take the streets BY REUTERS Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Friday that if he were to order the military to take the streets and restore order, “the order will be followed,” raising fresh questions about his politicization of the armed forces. Read the full story here         Did a friend forward you this email? 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