Abdul El-Sayed’s path to victory and FDA approves first mRNA flu shot: Morning Rundown

Key Points:

• Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Democratic Senate primary by mobilizing a younger, higher-educated base and capitalizing on declining support for Israel and frustration with the establishment, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens despite her significant endorsements and funding.
• The CDC reported a salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños from Coast Citrus Distributors, affecting 345 people across 27 states, prompting recalls and removal of the peppers from major restaurant chains like Chipotle and Qdoba.
• The Pentagon held a crisis meeting after President Trump expressed frustration over a munitions shortfall impacting U.S. military operations, with concerns raised about weapon stockpile depletion amid ongoing conflicts.
• The Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal sparked widespread debate about MLB’s competitive balance, salary caps, and the potential for future labor disputes, highlighting tensions within the league’s current system.
• Additional news includes the FDA approval of the first mRNA flu vaccine, a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to shredded lettuce, and the Senate confirming Dr. Erica Schwartz as the CDC’s permanent director after a year without one.