District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser declared a local public emergency on February 18, 2026, in response to a massive sewage spill that has sent over 250 million gallons of untreated waste into the Potomac River. Bowser formally requested federal assistance from President Donald Trump and indicated that the city intends to seek full reimbursement from the federal government for the costs associated with the response and repair efforts.
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