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🖋️A federal judge ordered the National Institutes of Health to restore grants that the agency cut based on anti-DEI orders, calling the terminations illegal and blatant "government racial discrimination." (Axios)
✅ Former Assistant Attorney General for D.C. Jay Joneswon the Democratic nomination for Virginia attorney general, Axios Richmond reports. Jones will face Jason Miyares, the incumbent AG, in November.
Virginia's Democratic primary for lieutenant governor was too close to call as of Tuesday night.
👀 Bullies, beware: Loudon County schools are testing an AI-powered surveillance system to monitor for harassment, fights and weapons. (Washington Post)
🍽️ The team behind Greek hotspot Balos is transforming a former Vapiano into an upscale Italian restaurant (1800 M St. NW) next spring.
🐟 More food news: Amalfi-inspired Tari Trattoria opens near Union Market Thursday with dry-aged fish and a spritz patio.