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Washington mayor asks Trump for disaster declaration
Filed: Feb 19, 2026 at 1:04 AM ET
Summary: Mayor seeks federal aid after 250 million gallons of sewage spill into Potomac from a sewer line failure.
WHO: Washington mayor
WHAT: requests disaster declaration
WHEN: Feb 19, 2026 at 12:33 AM ET
WHERE: Potomac
WHY: to address environmental impact of sewage spill
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