why are the flags half staff today

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Flags are at half-staff today to honor and show respect for the victims of a mass shooting that occurred on August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The order to fly the flags at half-staff was made by President Donald Trump and is in effect until sunset on August 31, 2025. This gesture is a mark of respect for those who lost their lives and were injured in this tragic and senseless act of violence.