MASS REP BUSTED FOR COVID FRAUD AS SECRET SERVICE SUSPENDS SPOKESMAN | LIVE FROM STUDIO 6B

Massachusetts State Rep. Francisco Paulino (D-Methuen) arrested and indicted on 11 federal counts of wire fraud and money laundering. Prosecutors say he stole over $700K in pandemic relief funds—including benefits claimed under a 77-year-old relative's name—then used the cash for real estate and his campaign.   Top spokesman Anthony Guglielmi and two other communications officials suspended, stripped of clearances, and escorted out amid investigation into sensitive/classified leaks.   Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner vows he'll keep a piece of the White House ballroom as a paperweight "after we all blow it up" in an "official ceremony."   Lindsay Clancy murder trial testimony ends as prosecution rests after final rebuttal witness; closings next.   Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker's black-and-white "governor-maxxing" video drawing widespread mockery.   Chicago Sky bans Enes Kanter Freedom from Wintrust Arena after confrontation with Natasha Cloud, calling him a "potential threat."   What do you make of these headlines?