Power outage in the American capital on the eve of the elections A power outage in downtown Washington, DC in the United States disrupted traffic lights and a number of government facilities, including the State Department. Power outages in Washington affected several street lights near the White House. Power is reportedly out at George Washington University and the World Bank, as well as many other buildings in Washington, DC.

Power outage in the American capital on the eve of the elections A power outage in downtown Washington, DC in the United States disrupted traffic lights and a number of government facilities, including the State Department. Power outages in Washington affected several street lights near the White House. Power is reportedly out at George Washington University and the World Bank, as well as many other buildings in Washington, DC.