Tim Walz, U.S. vice presidential candidate, has faced a barrage of misinformation from Donald Trump and top Republicans over his support for LGBTQ communities, but it has not affected his rising poll numbers. Voters seem more focused on practical issues like inflation and healthcare as the election nears. Former President Trump has blamed President Biden and Vice President Harris for a failed assassination attempt against him, citing insufficient Secret Service security and inflammatory rhetoric. In related election news, Vice President Harris has been trailing behind former presidential candidates Biden and Clinton in polls, although she has seen a recent surge since announcing her candidacy. Additionally, Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, has been convicted on three felony counts related to a firearm purchase while allegedly addicted to drugs, amid ongoing federal investigations into his business dealings.