Organizers said some 2,600 protests were planned in the U.S. on Saturday. The protests were largely peaceful, as demonstrators united in their stated aim to safeguard the country's democratic values.

The BriefNo Kings protests happening nationwide including in downtown AustinProtest in Austin expected to run from 2 to 5:30 p.m.AUSTIN, Texas - Thousands of protesters have taken to the streets nationwide as part of the nationwide "No Kings" movement and protests are also happening right here in Central Texas.

Protesters flooded into streets chanting, marching and waving homemade signs. Organizers said nearly 7 million people showed up for the demonstrations across the country.

In all, more than 2,500 demonstrations took place nationwide in the largest mobilization of protests since President Trump returned to office.

The latest episode of "Saturday Night Live" featured President Trump declaring the No Kings protests are actually a celebration of George Santos.

With the CBS LA helicopter overhead at 8 p.m., multiple groups of protesters were seen facing off with LAPD officers as they moved the crowds away from the spot of the dispersal order. Some officers were on horseback, while others appeared to be outfitted in riot gear.

Trump spoke at a $1 million-per-plate MAGA fundraiser Oct. 17, 2025, at Mar-a-Lago in Florida. No Kings protests are Saturday, Oct 18, 2025, nationwide

Follow live updates as 'No Kings' protests take place across the U.S. today in response to the Trump administration.