Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and President Donald Trump on Wednesday, Sept. 10, announced that U.S. and Michigan flags will be lowered to half-staff on Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025 .

In Whitmer's proclamation, she said lowering Michigan and U.S. flags was to honor and remember those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.

Trump issued a proclamation Wednesday to lower U.S. flags after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot to death during an appearance at a Utah university.

Here's what we know.

Why did Donald Trump order flags at half-staff?

Activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was speaking outside at Utah Valley University Wednesday afternoon when he was shot in the neck once, and died.

Trump issued a proclamation ordering flags lowered in his honor.

Who is Charlie Kirk?

Kirk, 31, was shot

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