Flags are flown at half-mast today, August 29, 2025, as a mark of respect for the victims of a mass shooting that occurred on August 27, 2025, at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. President Donald Trump ordered U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide from August 27 until sunset on August 31, 2025, to honor the victims of this tragic event, which resulted in the deaths of two children and injuries to many others. This is a symbol of mourning and respect for the senseless acts of violence perpetrated during the shooting. The flags are lowered on all public buildings, military posts, naval stations, and U.S. embassies and facilities abroad.