International News Briefs for Friday, October 17, 2025
Organizers of nationwide anti-authoritarian protests expect millions to join 2,500 rallies across the US.
- Protests are set to surpass the 5 million who turned out for "No Kings Day" events in June.
- Texas Governor Greg Abbott is calling up the Texas National Guard ahead of the protests.
Speaker Mike Johnson: "I encourage you to watch. We call it the 'Hate America' rally that will happen Saturday. Let's see who shows up for that. I bet you see Hamas supporters. I bet you see the Marxists on full display."
Author's summary: Protests against authoritarianism expected across the US.