So far it's looking like the U.S. Navy will not fire missiles over the top of No King's Day protesters in San Diego. The only time the U.S. Navy fought on American soil was during the Civil War.

However, it looks like potentially armed helicopters will fly over No King's Day protestors.

BREAKING: Republican Governors Mobilize and Deploy National Guard Ahead of No Kings Day

Republican Governors across the country mobilize and deploy National Guard for No Kings Day, AG Kris Mayes says she is suing Mike Johnson for not swearing in Grijalva, and much more.

Aaron Parnas20 hrs ago

Good morning, everyone. This morning I’m tracking major developments as Republican governors across the country, from Virginia to Texas, prepare to deploy the National Guard and military aerial assets ahead of the No Kings Day protests in their states.

If you plan on taking part tomorrow, please remember to remain peaceful. The first No Kings Day demonstrations were almost entirely peaceful, and this one must be no different.

Tomorrow, I will be in Washington, D.C. with full press access to cover one of the largest protests. If you will be there, come find me; I would love to meet you in person. Some have warned me not to go, saying I could be targeted or made an example of. But I refuse to be intimidated. The truth matters too much to stay silent.

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With that, here’s what you missed:

Republican Governors across the country are calling up and mobilizing the National Guard in their states ahead of tomorrow’s No Kings Day protests, which are now set to be the largest protests in American history.
Governor Glenn Youngkin has mobilized the Virginia National Guard ahead of the nationwide No Kings protests against President Trump’s policies, coordinating with organizers and law enforcement to maintain safety amid over 60 planned demonstrations across Virginia. The first No Kings Day Protest was completely peaceful in Virginia.
Governor Greg Abbott ordered the deployment of Texas National Guard troops and state troopers to Austin ahead the No Kings Day protest, falsely claiming that they were “antifa linked”, drawing criticism from Democrats who accused him of using militarized tactics to intimidate peaceful demonstrators exercising their First Amendment rights.
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes has issued an ultimatum to U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson: either swear in Adelita Grijalva—or face litigation—arguing that the 813,000 residents of Arizona’s 7th Congressional District are being taxed without representation. She has said time is up: “Time is up. I gave him two days, and he continues to refuse to swear her in. And Arizona’s seventh congressional district 813,000 Arizonans are now being taxed without representation. I have lawyers downstairs right now drafting the litigation.”

As the U.S. government shutdown entered its third week, lawmakers and President Trump continued social events — including a senator’s dog’s birthday party and a lavish White House dinner — highlighting a stark contrast between Washington’s elite and unpaid federal workers struggling through the crisis.
Rep. Dave Taylor (R-Ohio) said an American flag in his Capitol Hill office that featured a swastika was part of a coordinated hoax targeting multiple GOP offices with altered flags; the image went viral, prompting a Capitol Police review, as Taylor condemned the symbol and claimed neither he nor his staff knowingly displayed it. Other officials called it an “optical illusion.” I think it’s pretty clear:

President Trump’s targeting of billionaire philanthropist George Soros and his Open Society Foundations has sparked alarm among progressive nonprofits, which accuse the administration of using government power to intimidate civil society groups working on democracy, climate, and Palestinian rights — vowing instead to “lock arms” and resist what they call authoritarian repression.
Democrats are weighing mid-decade redistricting in Maryland and Illinois to counter Republican-led map redraws in states like Texas and Missouri, as House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pushes Democratic governors to respond to the GOP’s Trump-backed effort to expand its narrow House majority before the 2026 elections.
Former Trump national security adviser John Bolton surrendered to federal authorities after being indicted on multiple counts of mishandling and transmitting classified national defense information, charges he calls politically motivated retaliation orchestrated by Donald Trump.
The Trump administration is weighing a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. refugee system that would drastically cut admissions and prioritize white, English-speaking applicants — particularly Europeans and white South Africans — marking a sharp shift from aiding the world’s most vulnerable toward favoring those aligned with the president’s anti-immigration ideology.
Immigration agents arrested Hanover Park police officer Radule Bojovic, alleging he overstayed a tourist visa, though local officials insist federal records confirmed he was legally authorized to work when hired; his detention comes amid Trump’s “Operation Midway Blitz” deportation campaign, which has swept up over 1,500 people in Illinois since September.
Twenty-three Democratic-led states, including California and Arizona, have sued the Trump administration for canceling the $7 billion EPA Solar for All program, which funded solar energy for low-income communities; state attorneys general argue the rollback will raise energy costs, harm tribal and disadvantaged areas, and illegally divert congressionally approved climate funds.
Car repossessions in the U.S. have surged to their highest level since 2009 as rising defaults on auto loans signal growing financial strain on households; the bankruptcies of subprime lender Tricolor and supplier First Brands have alarmed Wall Street, with economists warning the stressed car-lending market could foreshadow wider economic trouble.
Israel and Hamas exchanged accusations over the handling of hostages’ and prisoners’ bodies—Israel alleging Hamas is withholding remains, and Hamas claiming Israel returned tortured bodies—raising tensions and threatening the fragile Gaza ceasefire.
Humanitarian agencies warned that aid to Gaza remains critically insufficient a week into the ceasefire, with Israel delaying convoys and only about half of intended trucks entering, as famine, disease, and blocked crossings persist amid renewed Israeli-Hamas tensions over truce violations.
Col. Michael Randrianirina, who led a military coup after weeks of youth-led protests, was sworn in as Madagascar’s new president, prompting UN condemnation, the country’s suspension from the African Union, and uncertainty over a promised transition to elections within two years.
Peruvian President José Jerí refused to resign after Gen Z–led protests over corruption, inequality, and crime left one protester dead and about 100 injured, as demonstrators accused his government of repression and corruption amid a global wave of youth-driven unrest.
Susan Stamberg, trailblazing NPR journalist and the first woman to host a national news program, died at 87; a “founding mother” of NPR, she helped shape modern public radio with her conversational style and decades of influential reporting and interviews.

Good news:

A pet tortoise named Mr. T was safely rescued by railway staff in Oxfordshire after wandering onto the train tracks at Bicester North Station; alerted passengers helped save the unharmed reptile, who was later reunited with his owner after enjoying lettuce and water from Chiltern Railways staff.
When a Wichita taco shop’s payment system crashed, a kind stranger named Jared paid $100 to cover another family’s meal and even tipped the staff — earning him the title of “Wichita Taco Hero” and a year of free tacos, after his generous act went viral and inspired locals with his pay-it-forward spirit.
Researchers in China have developed a biodegradable plastic made from bamboo cellulose that is stronger than conventional plastic, recyclable, and fully breaks down in soil within 50 days — a breakthrough that could replace rigid petroleum-based plastics and significantly reduce environmental waste.