NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Saturday, March 28, 2026
Mar 29, 2026
Massive nationwide 'No Kings' demonstrations over immigration, the economy and the Iran war. Airport chaos deepens as Congress stalls on TSA funding and staffing issues. New U.S. troop movements and reported American casualties after strikes in the Middle East. Allegations that satellite imagery was shared to aid attacks. Rising economic fallout with gas prices and market jitters.
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No Kings Protests Hit Every State
- The No Kings movement staged widespread, largely peaceful protests across all 50 states against the Trump administration.
- Organizers said millions joined, with the flagship rally in St. Paul highlighting concerns after two Americans were killed by federal officers in Minnesota earlier this year.
St. Paul Flagship Driven By Local Killings
- St. Paul served as the flagship event with Minnesota protesters citing local killings as a catalyst for turnout.
- Demonstrators also rallied globally in Rome, Madrid, Paris, Athens and London while Californians spelled messages on a beach with their bodies.
Airport Chaos From Political Funding Impasse
- Airport chaos persisted as TSA absenteeism hit its highest level amid a DHS funding fight in Congress.
- House and Senate deadlock led to a partial shutdown and thousands of travelers facing long loops of security lines nationwide.