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The National Governors Association pulled out of a White House gathering after President Trump refused to invite Democratic governors Jared Polis of Colorado and Wes Moore of Maryland, underscoring a deepening partisan divide that has strained a once-bipartisan governors’ forum even as some state leaders pursue outreach across party lines.
Pres. Donald Trump escalated his feud with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore by blasting Moore’s handling of a large Potomac River sewage spill, urging federal action as repairs to the 54‑mile DC Water interceptor drag on for weeks. The spill released nearly 200 million gallons of untreated wastewater in the first five days, with total overflows inching toward 243.5 million gallons, prompting health and environmental concerns for the Chesapeake Bay area. White House and EPA officials say they’re coordinating with state and local authorities, while critics blame aging infrastructure and funding gaps—issues that intersect with Trump’s broader environmental rollbacks and the administration’s infrastructure agenda ahead of ongoing political battles.
A collapsed 72-inch sewer line near the Potomac Interceptor caused hundreds of millions of gallons of raw sewage to spill into the Potomac River for about a week, raising environmental and public-health concerns. DC Water diverted flows downstream to a treatment facility, but repairs aren’t expected for four to six weeks and intermittent spills continued through Feb. 10. The incident, described as potentially the largest discharge of its kind in U.S. history, has also become a political battleground, with the president blaming Maryland Governor Wes Moore for the contamination.
President Trump criticized Maryland Gov. Wes Moore for the Potomac River sewage spill response, claiming federal authorities should coordinate the cleanup and vowing federal involvement even as DC Water and the EPA oversee repairs after a Jan. 19 pipe rupture. Repairs are expected to take four to six weeks, with drinking water deemed safe but residents advised to avoid contact with the river; the clash coincides with a partial DHS funding shutdown that could complicate FEMA’s role and follows ongoing political sparring between Trump and Moore.
Trump pressed FEMA involvement and accused Maryland's governor and local officials of mismanaging the Potomac River sewage spill, while Gov. Wes Moore said the federal government has failed to act and pointed to DC Water as the responsible entity; bypass pumps are preventing further spills as crews work on a rock blockage, with repairs expected to take 4–6 weeks, and the public advised to avoid the river even as upstream drinking water remains safe.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is pushing a redistricting plan to redraw the state’s congressional map to bolster his national profile, but he faces stiff resistance from Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and other Democrats. The battle highlights intra-party tensions, with critics arguing Moore’s tactics are weak and could jeopardize his broader ambitions, while supporters say the map effort is essential for his political future. A looming February filing deadline and leverage attempts by the Black Caucus add to a high-stakes showdown that could shape Moore’s image ahead of a potential 2028 run.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore’s rising national profile collides with a Democratic-led legislature that frequently overrides his vetoes and resists his aggressive redistricting push, highlighting growing pains for a first-term governor balancing state politics with potential presidential ambitions.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is backing a $1+ billion quantum computing hub in suburban Maryland to accelerate cancer research and spur a local quantum industry, potentially delivering breakthroughs that could outpace today’s supercomputers—while also raising cybersecurity concerns about encryption and data protection as quantum capabilities grow.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore says his disinvitation from the 2026 National Governors Association dinner is a blatant disrespect to bipartisan cooperation and underscores his status as the nation’s only Black governor.
President Trump will host the National Governors Association winter meeting at the White House with Republican governors only for the main session, excluding Democrats Wes Moore of Maryland and Jared Polis of Colorado. A bipartisan dinner is planned separately, but the NGA criticized the move and the White House did not comment, leaving the reason for the exclusions unclear.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore defends the creation of a bipartisan redistricting commission aimed at challenging the single Republican-held seat in the state, emphasizing the importance of fighting for democracy despite legal and political challenges, and criticizing efforts led by Donald Trump in other states to redraw districts for partisan advantage.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is moving forward with a plan to redraw the state's congressional districts through a new advisory commission, despite opposition from Senate President Bill Ferguson, in an effort to eliminate the last Republican district and influence the 2026 elections, potentially leading to a legislative showdown and legal challenges.
Maryland's Democratic Senate President Bill Ferguson has blocked efforts by Governor Wes Moore and House Speaker Adrienne A. Jones to hold a special session for redistricting, despite support from other top Democrats.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore is hesitant to initiate redistricting efforts to eliminate the state's only Republican-held seat, citing legal concerns and legislative readiness, while Democrats and Republicans are actively pursuing redistricting strategies in various states amid national political tensions.
Maryland Governor Wes Moore defends his stance against President Trump over Baltimore's crime issues, emphasizing his focus on community safety and criticizing federal intervention strategies like deploying the National Guard, while also addressing political attacks on his military record and discussing the broader Democratic approach to Trump.