Protests against the direction of the country under President Donald Trump are planned nationwide, with the GOP referring to them as 'hate America' rallies.
By LISA MASCARO, SAFIYAH RIDDLE and KEVIN FREKING, Associated Press
The "No Kings" demonstrations, the third mass mobilization since Trump's return to the White House, are expected to be the largest. They come amidst a government shutdown that has closed federal programs and services, testing the core balance of power.
The protests warn against a slide toward American authoritarianism as an aggressive executive confronts Congress and the courts.
Trump is currently away from Washington at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
Author's summary: Protests against Trump's direction are planned nationwide amidst a government shutdown.