Flags are being lowered today and this weekend to honor fallen service members overseas and mark the deaths of public officials.

Washington state will lower flags to half-staff Wednesday to honor Rev. Jesse Jackson, the late civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate.

The orders mark statewide periods of remembrance and public recognition for people who served in notable positions ...

It's a unique situation because of the timing of the death of the late President Jimmy Carter, which prompted flags to be flown at half staff. President Trump and others protested and demanded flags ...