Not all U.S. state flags are created equal—some have become flashpoints for political, cultural, and historical controversy.

As Hawaiʻi approaches Flag Day on July 31, lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 2795 to protect the rights of residents to ...

Michigan’s flag isn’t flashy, but it is packed full of symbols, and Saturday marked 115 years since it became the state’s official banner.

See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Flags have been ordered lowered to half‑staff on Friday and into the ...

Flags fly at half-staff on May 25 to honor fallen service members. Memorial Day originated after the Civil War to remember those who died in service. Flags are raised to full-staff at noon, per U.S.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late July 14, directed both the American flag and Florida state flag to be flown at half-staff until 6 p.m. July 18. The memorandum adds the Florida flag to an order issued ...