Bruce Springsteen to lead 'No Kings' flagship protest in Minnesota

Key Points:

• Minnesota will host the flagship event of the "No Kings" protest movement on Saturday, featuring Bruce Springsteen performing "Streets of Minneapolis" amid ongoing tensions over President Trump's immigration policies and federal shootings in the state.
• Over 3,100 events are planned nationwide with more than 9 million participants expected, including many in suburban areas increasingly active in resisting Trump, while Minnesota's rally at the State Capitol could draw up to 100,000 people.
• The "No Kings" protests, organized by the Indivisible group, are spreading internationally with rallies planned in over a dozen countries, and the Minnesota event will also feature activists like Joan Baez, Jane Fonda, and Senator Bernie Sanders.
• The movement opposes what organizers describe as authoritarianism under Trump, with recent federal actions in Minnesota and U.S. airstrikes in Iran further galvanizing participation.
• Springsteen, who has a longstanding feud with Trump, views the protests as crucial for defending American democracy and plans to highlight the movement through his performances during his upcoming tour.