On the same day Melissa Hortman and her husband were murdered in a "politically-motivated" assassination, more "politically-motivated" violence occurred at peaceful protests across the country.

Police say a driver in an SUV intentionally drove into a crowd of protesters in Culpeper, hitting at least one person.

As many as 100 people showed up in Old Towne Petersburg to protest Trump policies before torrential rains chased many of them away

CHESAPEAKE, Va. (WAVY) — Multiple “No Kings” protests took place Saturday across the country, including Virginia and North Carolina. The Associated Press shared the nationwide protest’s theme calls for Americans to stand up for what the participants deem to be “authoritarian actions” from the Trump administration.

Kavya Beheraj/Axios Protesters in Virginia and nationwide are organizing anti-President Trump rallies to run counter to Saturday's military parade in D.C. — provoking a response from Trump himself. Why it matters: Organizers expect it to be the largest single-day anti-Trump rally this year,

On Saturday, cities across the country — including several in Hampton Roads — held "No Kings Day" demonstrations.

Joseph R. Checklick Jr. was arrested after police said he intentionally drove into protesters in Culpeper, Virginia on June 14.

Virginia police said they arrested a man who drove his SUV through a “No Kings” protest Saturday, hitting at least one person. The Culpeper Police Department (CPD) said officers stopped Joseph R. Checklick Jr.

United West Virginia organized the assembly and chose the name “No Kings” after Trump posted a picture portraying himself as one. He also organized a $45 million dollar military parade to honor the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Army.

About 750 people turned out, on June 14, 2025, for a "No Kings Day of Action" rally at the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston. The rally was in opposition to the policies of President Donald Trump on the same day that Trump held a military parade in Washington D.