Tuesday, March 17th, 2026
Today, multiple NATO allies refuse Trump's demands to secure the Strait of Hormuz; Temu Himmler Gregory Bovino is set to retire this month; the Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments in the Haitian Temporary Protected Status case; Florida sheriffs rebel against Trump and Desantis’ mass deportation agendas; a Georgia federal judge says mediation over the FBI raid of Fulton County election offices has been unsuccessful; a federal judge has struck down RFK Jr’s vaccination policies; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out and about.
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Good Trouble
1. Tuesday (TODAY) March 17 8pm – 9:30pm Eastern Virtual event
Safety & Deescalation 201 for No Kings Hosts - Scenario Planning & Training Others
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2.If you are planning on just attending a local event:
Wednesday, March 18 8 – 9pm Eastern Virtual event
Know Your Rights: Protest Rights and Safety Practices (for all No Kings Attendees) https://www.mobilize.us/nokings/event/911730/
https://www.nokings.org/trainings
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