Global Politics Report Editorial

Trump orders flags to half-staff for a week in honor of Dolly Parton

President Trump has ordered all American flags to be flown at half-staff in memory of Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80. “Very sad to report that Dolly Parton, one of the greatest Country singers, and far beyond, EVER, has just passed away,” Trump wrote on Truth Social, adding her death is…

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Source: The Hill

Politics desk: Government

Published: Aug. 25, 2026 at 03:29 PM ET

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Original source: The Hill