URL copied Public emergency extended in Washington for 15 days Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser on Thursday extended public emergency for 15 more days after a violent mob loyal to President Donald Trump stormed the US Capitol in a stunning attempt to overturn Americaâs presidential election. Bowser took to her Twitter account to announce, "I have issued Mayorâs Order 2021-003, extending the public emergency declared earlier today for a total of 15 days, until and unless provided for by further Mayoral Order." She also issued a press release that states, "President Tr...