City leaders say they're equipped to handle planned protests this weekend in Houston, while Gov. Greg Abbott says he will deploy the Texas National Guard "to ensure peace & order." Why it matters: Abbott's decision comes amid a national debate about the militarization of law enforcement and the rights of protestors as thousands are expected to protest during "No Kings Day" on Saturday.

Thousands of protesters outside Houston City Hall Saturday morning were milling, circling and chanting, waving signs and flags — mostly American and a few Mexican.

Protesters opposed to the Trump administration lined both sides of Minnesota Avenue on June 14 to demonstrate against the policies that have taken form during his second term.

Randy Hamilton, 78, brought a guillotine to the event that he built during Trump’s first term but couldn’t show it because the COVID-19 pandemic had shut down events.