The flag is at half mast today 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 all U.S. flags to be flown at half-staff from August 27 to August 31, 2025, to honor those victims of this senseless act of violence. This includes all U.S. flags across the nation, at the White House, U.S. naval vessels, and military installations.

Additionally, some states like Louisiana are also flying flags at half-staff today to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.