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Yahoo
26 minutes ago
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Hundreds gather at No Kings Day rallies across the Wilmington-area
Hundreds of Wilmington-area residents gathered across the region Saturday, June 14 as part of a "No Kings Nationwide Day of Defiance." In the Cape Fear region, protest locations included downtown Wilmington, Leland, Shallotte and Surf City. More than 1,000 communities across the country were planning protests to reject what event organizers called "corrupt, authoritarian politics in the United States." The protests were held on the same day that many Americans, including President Donald Trump, are celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary. June 14 is also Flag Day and Trump's 79th birthday. Live updates: 'No Kings' protests underway from Florida to California At the rally in downtown Wilmington, the crowd started to gather well before the advertised start time of noon. By 11:30 a.m., hundreds were already in attendance with many carrying signs with slogans such as "Resistance is patriotic," Stop illegal deportations," "Power to the people," and "Trump Lies." As the crowd continued to grow, a man with a "Trump Won" flag repeatedly drove along Princess Drive and Third Street. The man and protestors yelled back and forth. Eventually, the Wilmington Police Department closed Princess Street to traffic. But officers reminded attendees to stay on the sidewalks and out of the street. What appeared to be another Trump supported waved a flag and shouted while walking through the crowd. The protestors chanted: "Donald Trump has got to go." Meanwhile, speakers, including State Rep. Deb Butler, a Democrat from Wilmington, addressed the audience. "Thank you for being here and not just for democracy but for recognizing your role in protecting it," Butler said. "We cannot be complacent. ... "Democracy cannot protect itself." Butler also noted that police officers were at the scene by request and she encouraged attendees to give them thanks and respect. Although the Wilmington rally was expected to end with a march, organizers ended it early -- around 12:45 p.m. -- because of rain and lightning in the area. This article originally appeared on Wilmington StarNews: No Kings Day protests in Wilmington, NC, Leland, Surf City, Shallotte
Yahoo
27 minutes ago
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People protest Trump on 'No Kings' day at Oregon State Capitol in Salem: Live updates
Demonstrators were set to gather at the Oregon State Capitol June 14 as part of nationwide "No Kings" protests countering President Donald Trump's 79th birthday and a military parade celebrating the U.S. Army's 250th anniversary in Washington, D.C. About 2,000 protests were planned across the country, including 20 around Oregon. The protests come as Trump sent the National Guard and U.S. Marines to Los Angeles amid protests and immigration raids earlier this week. Thousands have gathered at the Oregon State Capitol to protest the Trump administration in February, March, April and May. Follow along for live updates, photos and videos from the protest at the Oregon State Capitol. The "No Kings" theme was coordinated by The 50501 Movement — 50 states, 50 protests, one day. Locally, Rise and Resist - Salem Activists and Indivisible Region of Salem have led many of the protests. The "No Kings" group is using the slogan "In America, we don't do kings" and has said on its website the Trump administration "defied our courts, deported Americans, disappeared people off the streets, attacked our civil rights, and slashed our services." An event post for Salem's protest described the event as a rally and resource fair. It is scheduled to last from noon to 3 p.m. A Facebook post from Salem Region Indivisible said the protest will include speakers, including state Rep. Tom Andersen, D-Salem, and a parade. "We, the People, will peacefully assemble for an afternoon of free speech, fellowship and conversation, song and education in support of: our Constitutional Rights, the rule of law, rejection of autocracy and dictatorship," the event post said. The military parade in Washington, D.C., will celebrate the United States Army's 250th anniversary. "We are honoring the 250th anniversary of the greatest fighting force in history, the United States Army," Trump said in a video posted to Truth Social. "This parade salutes our soldiers' remarkable strength and unbeatable spirit." While the event happens to coincide with Trump's 79th birthday, no mention of the president's birthday has come up in statements about the event. Army officials said the parade has long been planned to celebrate the Army's milestone anniversary. Up to 7,500 troops, 120 vehicles and 50 aircraft will take to the streets and skies of D.C. Trump warned that any protests interrupting the military parade would be "met with very big force." No protests were planned for D.C., with the "No Kings" website saying the goal was to make action "everywhere else" the focus of the day to draw a contrast. Gov. Tina Kotek said in a statement ahead of the protests planned statewide she supported Oregonians' rights to peacefully protest, but said violence and property destruction "will not be tolerated." Oregon State Police Superintendent Casey Codding said the agency will work with its partners across the to "protect your rights and safety throughout the weekend." Other recent protests in Salem include a march and rally for International Workers Day, a rally against potential cuts to Medicaid, and a protest organized by Rise & Resist - Salem calling for "hands off education." Isabel Funk covers breaking news and public safety for the Statesman Journal. Funk can be reached at ifunk@ or on X at @isabeldfunk This article originally appeared on Salem Statesman Journal: People protest Trump on 'No Kings' day at Oregon State Capitol
Newsweek
27 minutes ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Who is Vance Boelter? What We Know About Suspect in Democrat Assassination
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Law enforcement sources have identified 57-year-old Vance Luther Boelter as the suspect in the targeted shooting of two Minnesota state lawmakers early Saturday morning, according to The Associated Press. The attacks killed State Representative Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark in their Brooklyn Park home, while State Senator John Hoffman and his wife remain hospitalized in critical condition after being shot in Champlin. The suspect impersonated a police officer during both attacks, wearing official-looking gear including a vest, badge, and equipment. The attacks began around 2:00 a.m. at Senator Hoffman's Champlin residence, followed by the fatal shooting at Representative Hortman's Brooklyn Park home at approximately 3:35 a.m. When officers arrived at Hortman's residence to conduct a welfare check, they encountered someone dressed as a police officer exiting the home. Investigators found "No Kings" protest flyers in the suspect's vehicle, prompting authorities to cancel planned demonstrations across the state as a precautionary measure. Law enforcement sources indicate investigators are examining whether the attacks were motivated by extreme views on abortion policy. Representative Hortman, first elected in 2004, served as House Speaker from 2019 to 2025 and was the current Democratic leader in the legislature. Senator Hoffman, representing District 34 since 2013, previously served on the Anoka Hennepin School Board. The suspect remains at large, with Brooklyn Park under an active shelter-in-place order while hundreds of law enforcement officers from multiple agencies conduct an intensive manhunt. Police have issued unusual safety warnings, advising residents not to open doors to lone officers and noting that "licensed officers are working in pairs." Enhanced security has been deployed to protect officials named on the target list, while Governor Walz has advised against attending political rallies until the suspect is captured. The FBI continues coordinating with state and local authorities as the investigation develops. This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
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31 minutes ago
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Live updates: No Kings protests underway as Minnesota officials investigate lawmaker killing
Protesters across the nation have begun to gather against President Trump's Saturday military parade. Thousands of 'No Kings' protests are planned as Washington hosts the 250th anniversary of the Army in Washington on Saturday, where hundreds of thousands are expected to gather. Trump, ahead of Saturday's event, warned protesters they would be met with 'a very big force' if they demonstrate at the event. The parade kicks off at 6:30 p.m. local time. Meanwhile, in Minnesota, former state House Speaker Melissa Hortman (D) was assassinated in what Gov. Tim Walz (D) described as a 'politically motivated' attack. All No Kings protests in the state have been canceled due to safety concerns. This all comes as the Trump administration has its attention focused on unrest in the Middle East. The president and top defense officials are closely monitoring the situation after Israel launched a series of attacks on Iran late Thursday. Tehran retaliated on Friday with strikes of its own and by signaling they could withdraw from an expected sixth round of nuclear talks with the U.S. The tit-for-tat attacks continued into Saturday. Follow along for the latest updates in Washington, across the country and abroad below. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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33 minutes ago
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'No Kings' flyers found inside car of suspect in 'targeted' Minnesota shootings
Minnesota State Patrol shared a photo of fliers which said "No kings" found inside the vehicle of the at-large suspect involved in the shootings of two Minnesota lawmakers. NBC News' Maggie Vespa reports on latest in the manhunt and the national protests organized under the slogan "No kings."
