March 30, 2026 - Gov Brief Today

What Happened Today – March 29, 2026

March 30, 2026 by George Bounacos

Protesters march through downtown Los Angeles carrying a large "NO" sign and American flag during the No Kings Day of Nonviolent Action, March 28, 2026.

Demonstrators carried American flags and "No Kings" signs through downtown Los Angeles on Saturday as tens of thousands joined the third national day of protest against the Trump administration, hours before police used tear gas and arrested 75 people near a federal detention center. (Photo by Conner Robbins/Freelance, CC BY 4.0)

One day after eight million people marched in protest, the country quietly resumed springtime activities around vacations, basketball, and upcoming holidays. Lost in the day’s sheer normalcy was Donald Trump’s interview with the Financial Times, where he mused openly about invading Iran with ground troops. He told the paper that American forces could seize Kharg … Read more