Protests against the direction of the country under President Donald Trump are planned nationwide, with the GOP referring to them as "hate America" rallies.
These "No Kings" demonstrations are the third mass mobilization since Trump's return to the White House and are expected to be the largest.
The protests come amidst a government shutdown that has closed federal programs and services, and is testing the balance of power between the executive, Congress, and the courts.
Organizers warn that the aggressive actions of the executive branch are a slide towards American authoritarianism.
Trump is currently away from Washington at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida.
The protests are a response to the direction of the country under President Donald Trump.
Author's summary: Protests against Trump's direction are planned nationwide.