Rebecca Turco

1 week ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

When it comes to bringing the Commanders back to D.C., many residents want to see that happen – but opinions vary as to how it should be funded. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser’s budget for next fiscal year includes $972 million in capital funds for development surrounding a new stadium at the RFK campus as part of her growth agenda.

1 week ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

WASHINGTON, D.C. (7News) — Mayor Muriel Bowser is set to release her budget to the D.C. Council tomorrow, which will address $410 million in forced cuts from Congress and a projected billion-dollar revenue loss over the next few fiscal years. At this point, Bowser won't be testifying about the budget since the council hasn't scheduled a hearing. Bowser invited every councilmember to attend her budget unveiling event Tuesday, but 7News hasn't yet confirmed who from the council will be attending.

2 weeks ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

WASHINGTON (7News) — Metropolitan Police continue to station security outside religious institutions districtwide following the deadly double murder of two Israeli Embassy staffers. Yaron Lishinsky and Sarah Milgrim were killed after leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum.

2 weeks ago | newschannel9.com | Rebecca Turco

Police respond after two Israeli embassy staffers, a couple, were fatally shot while leaving an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Northwest D.C. late Wednesday night, May 21, 2025. (Photo credit: Embassy of Israel to the United States)

2 weeks ago | wjla.com | Rebecca Turco

WASHINGTON (7News) — While the local Jewish community is mourning the deaths of a young couple, Yaron Lishinsky and Sarah Milgrim, authorities continue to investigate their murders. While there were no big updates in the case Friday, 7News spoke to a former director of Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), who discussed just how their murders will be investigated. “Every stone will be unturned,” said Steven Dettelbach, who ended his role as director of the ATF in January.