Trump State Department reportedly tells embassies: Scrap the LGBT and BLM activist flags. Only Old Glory flies.
Under the Biden administration, the non-heterosexual activist flag and the flag of the identitarian left-wing group Black Lives Matter are routinely flown over American embassies and consulates, both of which are addendums to Old Glory. It suggests the need for a flag and hints that the country is torn between competing loyalties. . Trump's State […]
State Department blocks pride, BLM flags from embassies, outposts with ‘one flag policy’
The U.S. State Department adopted a new policy under the Trump administration that effectively prevents U.S. embassies and outposts from flying Pride flags and Black Lives Matter flags, a report said Tuesday. . The Washington Free Beacon first reported that it had obtained a copy of the “One Flag Policy” order, which allows only the […]
Flags are set to fly at half-staff until next week: Why they were at full-staff on Monday?
Video above: Carrie Underwood sings a cappella during President Donald Trump's inauguration after apparent technical issues. (NEXSTAR) — Flags across the country are scheduled to be lowered to half-staff for eight more days, but full flags were flown in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Why didn't the nation's capital follow an executive order issued in honor […]
Hochul orders flags to be raised for Trump’s inauguration despite current mourning period for Jimmy Carter
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) will raise flags in the state for President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, as the nation remains in a period of mourning to remember former President Jimmy Carter. He ordered it to be displayed in full display. “Tomorrow, we will become Americans who uphold a centuries-old inauguration tradition,” Hochul […]
Gov. Hochul orders flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration in goodwill gesture to new administration
Governor Kathy Hochul has ordered all flags in New York state to be flown for the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Flags are currently being flown at half-staff across the United States to commemorate the death of former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away on December 29th at […]
Youngkin orders flags to be raised for Trump’s inauguration amid mourning period for Jimmy Carter’s death
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin (R) ordered the flag to be temporarily raised for the next president. donald trump's Inauguration ceremony on Monday. “I do hereby order that, in commemoration of the inauguration of the 47th President of the United States, the flags of the United States and the Commonwealth of Virginia be raised by all […]
Washington governor orders flags at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
Democratic Washington Gov. Bob Ferguson ordered the flag to be raised for the president-elect on Monday. donald trump's Inauguration ceremony. “I hereby direct that the flag of the State of Washington and the United States of America be flown on all state agency facilities on Monday, January 20, 2025, in commemoration of the Inauguration,” Ferguson […]
The Memo: Flags will fly high after all for Trump’s inauguration
President-elect Trump has won at least one battle ahead of Monday's inauguration. The flag will be raised by all at the U.S. Capitol during Trump's second inauguration. President Trump had previously expressed outrage at the idea of flags being flown at half-staff in honor of former President Carter, who died on December 29 at the […]
Idaho bill would ban Pride flags from classrooms, including all gender- and race-based banners
Republican lawmakers want to ban political banners and flags from public schools in Idaho, but would still allow foreign flags to be flown. Earlier this week, state Rep. Edward Hill (R) introduced House Bill 10, which would limit the types of flags and banners allowed in public elementary and middle schools. The bill concerns the […]
Gov. Gavin Newsom raising California flags to full height for Trump inauguration
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom will temporarily raise the American flag aloft at the state Capitol for his inauguration next week and join some Republican governors, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson and others in making the decision. Newsom's news office confirmed the decision to Fox News Digital on Wednesday night. Following the passing of former […]