Washington mayor asks Trump for disaster declaration over Potomac spill
Japan Times • 2/16/2026 – 2/19/2026
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StatusActive
Recency Multiplier76% (0.5^19/48)
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- 2026-02-16
- 2026-02-17
- 2026-02-18
- 2026-02-19Washington mayor asks Trump for disaster declaration over Potomac spill (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 30
Source Reputation: Moderate trust (10/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 4 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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