A huge and peaceful crowed turned out for the "No Kings" rally, shutting down much of the Loop as part of a nationwide protest movement to denounce the Trump administration.

President Donald Trump directed federal officials to expand efforts to deport migrants in the largest US cities in the face of protests and court challenges, even as his administration is looking to ease the impact of the crackdown on key sectors of the US workforce.

President Donald Trump on Sunday said efforts to deport people who are illegally in the United States must be expanded, including from cities such as Los Angeles, Chicago and New York, which have seen protests since immigration raids were ramped up.

President Trump ordered Immigration and Customs Enforcement to "expand efforts to detain and deport" undocumented immigrants in Democratic-run cities. The big picture: The Trump's escalation in targeting Democrat-run cities comes as he's embroiled in a standoff with California's Democratic leaders,