Trump Sustains Ear Injury From Gunshot, Biden's Verbal Missteps, Janet Yellen Accused Of Manipulating Treasury Debt Auctions And More: Top Political Updates (UPDATED)

Editor’s Note: The story has been updated to include recent news about the shooting incident at Trump’s rally.

This week was brimming with political news, from gunshots fired at former President Donald Trump‘s rally to President Joe Biden‘s verbal missteps. The political landscape was further stirred by allegations against U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Melania Trump‘s rare appearance at the Republican convention. Let’s dive into the details.

Trump Shot In Ear At Election Rally

Former President Donald Trump was abruptly escorted off stage during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday. The incident was triggered by loud noises that resembled gunshots. The shooter is dead and one rally attendee was killed. Trump’s spokesperson said the ex-president is in good health and is currently undergoing examination at a local medical facility. Read the full article here.

Biden’s Verbal Missteps

President Joe Biden’s recent verbal slip-ups have sparked ridicule and concern in Russia. During the NATO summit, Biden mistakenly introduced the Ukrainian leader as “President Putin,” before swiftly correcting himself. His confusion of names between Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris also received extensive coverage in Russian media. Read the full article here.

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Janet Yellen Accused of Manipulating Treasury Debt Auctions

U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is facing accusations from Republican lawmakers of manipulating Treasury debt auctions to stimulate the economy and enhance President Biden’s image. Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) reiterated the charge, alleging that Yellen was artificially stimulating markets ahead of the election. Read the full article here.

Melania Trump to Attend Republican Convention

Former First Lady Melania Trump is reportedly set to make a rare appearance at the upcoming Republican convention. While her husband, former President Donald Trump, will accept the party’s nomination, it remains unclear whether Melania Trump will deliver any remarks at the event. Read the full article here.

Elon Musk Comments on Biden’s Age

Tech mogul Elon Musk made a subtle comment addressing the ongoing debate about President Biden’s age and fitness for office. Musk posted, “Our brains shrink over time as we age,” hinting at concerns about Biden’s cognitive abilities. Read the full article here.

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This story was generated using Benzinga Neuro and edited by Navdeep Yadav.