Protesters in multiple US cities: demonstrations against Trump; "No Kings" movement held

What happened: Demonstrations under the banner “No to Kings” were held Saturday, October 17, in multiple U.S. cities as some states opened early voting for the midterm congressional elections. Attribution and details: IRNA reported the protests and said organizers framed the events as opposition to Donald Trump’s policies and as efforts to encourage voter participation. In Washington, protesters marched from the White House toward the Capitol; in Texas and Georgia, civic activists emphasized informed voting. Context and uncertainty: IRNA noted the rallies occurred ahead of the November 3 election and amid disputes over mail-in voting and actions by the Trump administration. (Source: IRNA via Telegram)