Trump directs federal authorities to protect Potomac
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by Max RegoFebruary 16, 2026
President Trump on Monday blamed local and state officials in Washington, D.C., and Maryland for the wastewater spill into the Potomac River and directed federal authorities to assist in recovery efforts. Trump wrote on Truth Social that the spillage, which stemmed from a section of the Potomac Interceptor sewer line in Maryland collapsing last month,…
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Originally published on The Hill on 2/16/2026