Demonstrators took to the streets across the U.S. on Saturday as part of the 'No Kings' protest movement.
by JESSICA A. BOTELHO | The National News DeskHOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 28: Demonstrators take part in the No Kings Houston Protest, TX on March 28, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Demonstrators took to the streets across the U.
S. on Saturday as part of the "No Kings" protest movement, with opposition to the war in Iran emerging as a new focus. Organizers planned more than 3,000 events nationwide, with turnout expected to reach into upwards of nine million people. It could become one of the largest protest movements in U.S. history, according to the Associated Press. Protesters said their demonstrations are largely directed at President Donald Trump and his administration, arguing that Trump's decisions surrounding the war in Iran, as well as his immigration policies, reflect an expansion of presidential power they oppose., past the Lincoln Memorial and into the National Mall, holding signs that read “Put down the crown, clown” and “Regime change begins at home.” Demonstrators rang bells, played drums and chanted "No kings." A flagship rally in St. Paul, Minnesota, drew thousands and featured high-profile speakers and performers, underscoring the scale and national reach of the movement. Headlining the observance will be Bruce Springsteen, performing "Streets of Minneapolis," which he wrote in response to the deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, and in tribute to the thousands of Minnesotans who took to the streets over the winter. Padma Lakshmi, who is an Indian American author, television host and former model best known for hosting the long-running cooking competition show "Top Chef," was among those who spoke in support of the rallies during a news conference in New York. "I've always believed in the American dream that everyone can have a place here and contribute to our nation, but seeing ICE deployed in our cities and terrorizing our communities, including killing multiple citizens, tells me that we have trampled on that dream and forgotten who we are," Lakshmi said on Saturday. "We will not be silent. We will show up for each other and for an America that is not subject to the whims of one man or any person. We are not a kingdom, but a land where consensus or majority rules. Today we reject fear," she added. New York Attorney General Letitia James, who has been in a long-running legal and political battle with Trump, also spoke at the briefing. "The law matters in this country and we have challenged illegal federal actions in court. And we Democratic attorneys general have stood up to those who think that they can use fear and division to control our communities. But we are winning. And I guess that's why I'm a target. And we will continue to fight because no one is above the law," James said. Protests also spread internationally, with rallies reported in major cities in Europe, highlighting global concern over the conflict and broader political tensions. Organizers said the demonstrations are intended to remain peaceful, even as they address a wide range of issues — with the war in Iran increasingly shaping the message of the movement. The White House has pushed back on the protests, but the scale of participation reflects growing public debate over U.S. involvement in the conflict and its broader impact at home and abroad.Pedestrian killed in crash in North ColumbusOhio State med student Brian Shaffer vanished after night out, never seen again Two decades after Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a campus bar and vanished, the mystery that has gripped central Ohio remains unsolved.Tornadoes confirmed in Hardin, Knox, Morrow Counties
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