Flag atop government websites in use since 2017

National News

Flag atop government websites in use since 2017
Facebook Fact-Checks
  • 📰 PolitiFact
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 43 sec. here
  • 3 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 23%
  • Publisher: 71%

As thousands of government website pages were taken down or updated in recent days in response to President Donald Trump

The First National flag of the Confederate States of America flies over the state Capitol in Raleigh, N.C., May 10, 2000, to commemorate Confederate Memorial Day. A flag icon with nine stars stacked horizontally that sits atop most federal government websites has been used since 2017. It was not added after President Donald Trump’s second term began.

Civil War historians told PolitiFact the flag does not represent a Confederate flag. The first Confederate flag had a varying number of stars based on how many states seceded from the Union. Some versions had nine stars, but they were arranged in a circle.in recent days in response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders, many social media users expressed alarm at what they perceived as a shocking change.

The Instagram and Threads posts were flagged as part of Meta’s efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. of his children wouldn't be considered US citizens.” “El gobernador de California le ha dejado las cosas bien claras a Donald Trump que si llega a deportar a los inmigrantes que viven en California el estado independizara de Estados Unidos y se unirá con México".

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

PolitiFact /  🏆 17. in US

Facebook Fact-Checks

United States Latest News, United States Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

President-elect Donald Trump pays respects to former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol RotundaPresident-elect Donald Trump pays respects to former President Jimmy Carter in the Capitol RotundaPresident-elect Donald Trump paid his respects on Wednesday as President Jimmy Carter lay in state at the Capitol Rotunda as part of state funeral rites.
Read more »

President Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance participate in inaugural activitiesPresident Donald J. Trump, Vice President JD Vance participate in inaugural activitiesPresident Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance were sworn into office today amid heightened security measures in Washington, D.C.
Read more »

Goldman Sachs Picks Top Energy Stocks for 2017 Despite Trump's Fossil Fuel FocusGoldman Sachs Picks Top Energy Stocks for 2017 Despite Trump's Fossil Fuel FocusGoldman Sachs outlines its top stock selections for the energy sector in 2017, anticipating disruptions due to President-elect Trump's energy policies favoring fossil fuels. While acknowledging the shift, Goldman identifies specific renewable energy stocks poised for success, including First Solar, Array, and NextEra Energy.
Read more »

D.C. Inauguration Viewing Stand Costs Nearly Triple Since 2017D.C. Inauguration Viewing Stand Costs Nearly Triple Since 2017The cost of a viewing platform for D.C. officials at the upcoming inauguration has increased significantly since 2017, reaching $1.5 million. This jump in price, attributed to rising costs since the pandemic, has drawn criticism from some council members who plan to skip the event.
Read more »

Alaska Population Sees Uptick, Highest Since 2017Alaska Population Sees Uptick, Highest Since 2017Alaska's population has experienced a rise, reaching its highest point since 2017. The increase is attributed to a larger number of births within the state, offsetting outmigration. Revised 2023 population estimates show a significant gain, driven by an influx of international immigrants.
Read more »

Bitcoin (BTC) Chart Registers 14 Green Hourly Candles, Longest Streak Since 2017Bitcoin (BTC) Chart Registers 14 Green Hourly Candles, Longest Streak Since 2017K33 Research suggests this type of price action has only occurred a few times since 2017.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-02-12 09:13:42