Donald Trump, Mike Johnson and flags

Mike Johnson's plan to raise flags for Trump inauguration hits an early snag: report
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) had vowed to raise flags at the United States Capitol building to full staff for Donald Trump's inauguration. However, the Wall Street Journal's Olivia Beavers brings word that this plan has hit a bit of a snag as "the cords are frozen" on the flagpoles due to cold temperatures,
Mike Johnson orders flags at the Capitol to be at full staff for Trump inauguration
The House speaker announced Tuesday that the flags on the Hill will be raised for Trump’s inauguration and lowered again the following day to honor the death of former president Jimmy Carter.
Mike Johnson Gives Update on Capitol Flags for Donald Trump Inauguration
Trump has complained about the flags being at half-staff "for the first time ever during an Inauguration of a future President."
Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration
"On January 20th, the flags at the Capitol will fly at full-staff to celebrate our country coming together behind the inauguration of our 47th President, Donald Trump," the Louisiana Republican said in a statement. "The flags will be lowered back to half-staff the following day to continue honoring President Jimmy Carter."
Speaker Orders Capitol Hill Flags Raised for Inauguration
President-elect Donald J. Trump had complained that flags were scheduled to fly at half-staff — a symbol of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter — on the day of his inauguration.
Speaker Johnson orders US Capitol flags raised to full height for Trump’s inauguration
House Speaker Mike Johnson has ordered that flags at the U.S. Capitol be raised to their full height on Inauguration Day.
Flags to be raised to full-staff for Inauguration Day in Florida, other Southern states, Capitol
There are still two weeks to go in the mourning period for former president Jimmy Carter, when American flags are directed to be flown at half-staff.
Trump Inauguration: White House Flags Officially Raised After Delay
Donald Trump is being sworn in as president of the Unites States, the flags at the White House remained at half-staff. Here’s why they weren't changed for Inauguration Day.
American Flags Raised to Full-Staff for Trump Inauguration Despite Jimmy Carter's Mourning Period
House Speaker Mike Johnson did Trump a favor on Jan. 20 by defying U.S. flag code at the Capitol and pausing Carter's mourning period
Gov. Hochul orders flags raised to full-staff for Trump’s inauguration in goodwill gesture to new administration
Gov. Kathy Hochul has ordered all flags in the State of New York to be raised to full-staff for Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 47th US president. Flags are currently flying at half-staff across the nation to mark the death of former President Jimmy Carter,
Mike Johnson Proposes Conditional Wildfire Aid for California, Los Angeles
House Speaker Mike Johnson has maintained that any relief aid for California and Los Angeles is likely to require policy ...
Speaker Johnson rejects proxy voting for new parents in Congress
The House speaker opposes a measure that would allow new parents to vote on legislation from home for up to 12 weeks. His ...
An 'extraordinary man': Former President Carter lies in state at Capitol ahead of state funeral
Former President Jimmy Carter died Sunday, Dec. 29, at 100 years old. His death came just over a year after the death of his ...
Inauguration Day Latest: Trump becomes the 47th president of the United States
Donald Trump, who overcame impeachments, criminal indictments and a pair of assassination attempts to win another term in the ...
What Thune, Rounds, Johnson, Noem said about Jan. 6
The peaceful certification Monday of November’s presidential election in the United States stands in stark contrast with the ...
Trump inauguration 2025 live: Biden welcomes Trump ‘home’ as president-elect arrives at White House for tea
Biden welcomes Trump ‘home’ as president-elect arrives at White House for tea - President-elect to be sworn-in at Capitol ...
Johnson Ousts Turner as Intelligence Chairman, Bowing to Trump
Representative Michael R. Turner, Republican of Ohio, had at times been critical of the president-elect. He told people that ...
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Trump returning to power after unprecedented comeback, emboldened to reshape American institutions
Donald Trump will take the oath of office at noon, solidifying a political comeback without precedent in American history.