A massive sewage spill has emerged as one of the largest in U.S. history, with nearly 250 million gallons of raw sewage contaminating the Potomac River. The environmental crisis has led to public warnings to avoid contact with the river, raising concerns over drinking water safety and potential dead zones for wildlife. In the political arena, President Trump has directed federal authorities to intervene, while also blaming local Democratic leaders from Maryland, D.C., and Virginia for the disaster. As repairs to the responsible pipeline are set to take up to six weeks, tensions escalate between Trump and the Moore administration over accountability and response strategies. Meanwhile, community briefings and inquiries into the disaster continue as the public grapples with the ecological and political ramifications of the spill.