Bergen County is taking heat for refusing to lower flags to half-staff in honor of Charlie Kirk, despite President Trump’s proclamation. The county said it was following New Jersey’s flag status, while critics accused leaders of snubbing the order.
NY and NJ skipped flag order for Charlie Kirk despite Trump directive
Politics
September 13, 2025
ultocalanissan@gmail.com
Related Posts
Federal judge denies Trump admin bid to keep Kilmar Abrego Garcia in custody before trial — ICE expected to detain him after release
A Tennessee federal judge on Wednesday denied the Trump administration’s bid to keep suspected MS-13 gang member Kilmar Abrego Garcia behind bars as he awaits trial on federal human...
Trump fires at least 12 independent inspectors general: reports
President Donald Trump's administration fired the independent inspectors general of more than a dozen major government agencies late on Friday, US media reported. President Donald Trump's administration fired the independent inspectors general of more than a dozen major government agencies late...
Trump signs executive order reversing Biden’s plastic straw ban
Then-President Joe Biden had vowed in July of 2024 to 'phase out' plastics in federal food service, with the end of procurement due in 2027. Then-President Joe Biden had...
Navarro denies feud after Musk called him a ‘moron’: ‘Elon and I are great’
"I've been called worse," the White House trade adviser said after the Tesla boss called him "dumber than a sack of bricks." "I've been called worse," the White House...
Oklahoma schools boss Ryan Walters, who called for Trump Bibles in classrooms, resigns
Walters, 40, had been the Sooner State's superintendent of public instruction since January 2023. Walters, 40, had been the Sooner State's superintendent of public instruction since January 2023.
NYC ambulance response times for life-threatening emergencies jump as EMTs see staffing crunch
New Yorkers are in big trouble if seconds are the difference between life and death. Ambulance response times during life-threatening emergencies have skyrocketed, as the FDNY admits its having...
Treasury Secretary Bessent says Fed ‘must change course,’ demands an entire review
Bessent slammed the Fed for policies he said helped feed inflation, enriched the rich at the expense of the poor, and exacerbated the housing affordability Bessent slammed the Fed...
Ilhan Omar responds to 2026 Senate run rumors with a different announcement
High-profile “Squad” member Rep. Ilhan Omar effectively closed the door on rumors she would seek Minnesota’s open Senate seat in 2026, with an announcement launching a House re-election bid. “At a...
Trump says Zelensky ‘disrespected the United States of America,’ ‘can come back when he is ready for Peace’
President Trump tore into Ukrainian President Voldymyr Zelensky following a heated argument in the Oval Office Friday, saying the Kyiv leader had “disrespected the United States of America.” Trump...
Trump speaks with Putin on phone about Israel-Iran conflict
President Trump spoke by phone Saturday with Russian strongman Vladimir Putin about the raging conflict in the Middle East, the Kremlin said. President Trump spoke by phone Saturday with Russian strongman...