SAINT PAUL, Minn. — June 14 was expected to be a busy day in politics. It's President Donald Trump's birthday, Flag Day and, for some protesters, "No Kings" Day. A military parade was planned in Washington, D.C.

Officials have expressed caution around the nationwide “No Kings” protests after two Minnesota state lawmakers and their spouses were shot early Saturday. One lawmaker and her husband died while the other two survived with severe injuries.

Minnesota State Patrol plead with public to not attend local 'No Kings' protests after event flyers found in car of suspect who shot two lawmakers

Thousands gathered in Daley Plaza and in suburban events in protests timed to coincide with a military parade in Washington celebrating the Army's 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump's 79th birthday.

Protesters began gathering early on the west steps of the state Capitol in Sacramento as a so-called “No Kings” protest against Trump administration policies, part of a nationwide day of demonstrations meant to coincide with a military parade marking the 250th anniversary of the U.

Tens of thousands of Americans joined "No Kings" protests across the United States against the Trump administration.

Organizers for the "No Kings" protests set for Saturday in Minnesota, with the biggest gathering set outside the State Capitol in St. Paul, have canceled all events following the targeted political shootings of state Rep.