Protests, Politics, and Canceled Projects: A Weekend in US News

The weekend's U.S. news highlights include over 300 protests against Trump’s redistricting efforts, Zelenskiy's visit to meet Trump, U.S. visa suspension for Gaza, Michigan's agricultural struggles, and the cancellation of Spike Lee's Colin Kaepernick docuseries due to creative differences.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 18-08-2025 05:22 IST | Created: 18-08-2025 05:22 IST
Protests, Politics, and Canceled Projects: A Weekend in US News
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Over the weekend, America witnessed over 300 protests challenging the Trump administration's push to amend Texas's electoral map to favor Republicans. Prominent voices, including former Congressman Beto O'Rourke, rallied in opposition amidst a backdrop of political maneuvering.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy prepared for a crucial meeting with Donald Trump in Washington after Trump discussed significant global issues with European leaders post his summit with Russia's Vladimir Putin. Despite the anticipation, the summit ended without any concrete resolution for Ukraine.

In other news, the U.S. government has temporarily halted visitor visas for Gaza residents, citing a thorough review, while dealing a severe blow to cherry farmers in Michigan, facing crop damage from frost yet again under challenging political changes. In the arts, Spike Lee's documentary on Colin Kaepernick will not air on ESPN due to creative differences between the involved parties.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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