The biggest political story this weekend unfolded largely beyond Washington, DC, with massive demonstrations at "No Kings" protests. Organizers say nearly seven million people turned out everywhere from major cities to small rural towns,

CNN’s Abby Phillip and guests pushed back against the right-wing uproar over the upcoming Oct. 18 “No Kings” rally after House Speaker Mike Johnson labeled the protest criticizing President Donald Trump as a “Hate America rally.”

House Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader Hakeem Jeffries were on "This Week" Sunday,. This is a rush transcript and may be updated.

Republican lawmakers criticize nationwide protests against President Donald Trump as federal government shutdown continues over spending disagreements.

Rallygoers gathered in downtown Reno near the “Believe” structure to protest what they consider Trump administration overreach.

Defiant Democrats are embracing this weekend’s “No Kings” rallies, bashing the GOP’s attacks on the anti-Trump protests as an assault on free speech while urging voters to take to the streets.

Hundreds of protesters gathered in Waco and Belton Saturday as part of No Kings Day, joining rallies across the nation against the Trump administration.

Tens of thousands of Coloradans showed up in their hometowns to rally for democracy Saturday as “No Kings” protests unfolded across the state. At the largest of the demonstrations, in Denver, several thousand people holding banners and waiving signs protesting the Trump Administration lined the streets in front of the Colorado Capitol.

A No Kings organizer said if Mike Johnson wants to brand them as Antifa, that's fine, because she is "proud" to fight back against Trump's "fascist government."