In early January 2025, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump reportedly complained about the American flag being flown at ...

The President of the United States has the authority to require flags to be flown at half staff to honor important people on their death or to show respect by marking important dates such as Sept. 11.

Flags are flying at half-staff in honor of late former president Jimmy Carter, which Trump believes will be a distraction ...

Here's what to know about why flags are lowered when a president dies, who can issue that order and how long the process ...

Flags will remain at half-mast and half-staff most of the month for Jimmy Carter's death. Jan. 9 will be a national day of ...