Republicans mostly silent as protesters turn out in every state to peacefully reject authoritarianism in No Kings rallies. Key US politics stories from Saturday 18 October at a glance

Advocacy groups prepare for the "No Kings" rallies in the U.S., calling for government accountability and public vigilance under the Trump administration.

More than 2,500 protests against the administration are expected on Oct. 18. Organizers expect it to be the largest day of protest in U.S. history.