Protests against President Donald Trump, dubbed "No Kings" demonstrations, are planned across the US, with the GOP referring to them as "Hate America" rallies.
According to organizers, this is the third mass mobilization since Trump's return to the White House and is expected to be the largest.
The protests come amid a government shutdown, which has closed federal programs and services, and raised concerns about the balance of power in the US.
The president's Republican Party is calling the demonstrations "Hate America" rallies.
Trump is currently away from Washington at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
Author's summary: Protests against Trump are planned nationwide.