The tradition of flying the American flag at half-staff symbolizes national mourning and respect for individuals who have ...

The White House launched a new video lecture series for President Donald Trump's planned year-long festivities commemorating America's 250th anniversary.

creating the White House Commission on the National Moment of Remembrance. Congress encourages all citizens to observe a minute of silence on Memorial Day at 3 p.m. local time.

These committees are under immense pressure. House leadership set an ambitious timeline to pass the bill in the lower chamber ...

For many, Memorial Day means a cookout or a three-day weekend. But the holiday commemorates U.S. military personnel who lost their lives in service.

Learn Memorial Day flag etiquette, including when to fly the U.S. flag at half-staff and how to honor the fallen with proper ...

Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May each year. It's a permanent federal holiday that commemorates U.S. military personnel who died in service. It is often considered the unofficial ...

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he believes the House can pass President Trump’s tax agenda by Memorial Day. Speaking with reporters on Monday, Johnson said he met with Treasury Secretary ...

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced that all flags should be flown at half-staff ...

There are 40 million people around the world with HIV, according to the White House. Introducing Biden was Jeanne White-Ginder, whose son, Ryan White, contracted AIDS through a tainted blood ...

While the day is celebrated on April 28, the White House is holding a ceremony on April 24 ... honor workers whose jobs have claimed their lives during its national Workers Memorial Day program on ...