Activists held “no Kings” protests in New York, DC, and cities around the country to blast President Trump and accuse him of executing an illegal power grab. The vibe was festive at many protests despite sign holders calling the president a fascist.

Vance is scheduled to deliver a speech to the troops, months after President Trump and Vance marked the 250th anniversary of the Army during a military parade in Washington, DC -- complete with heavy armored vehicles.

President Trump’s deployment around Venezuela includes training with an Army unit capable of inserting some of the military's most elite and deadly special operations forces. The U.S. military has also flown B-52s over Venezuela, and has carried out strikes on at least six alleged drug boats off the Venezuelan coast.

Her main potential primary challenger for a New York Senate run, Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, meanwhile posted his worst fundraising quarter and lowest cash on hand in years.