The American flag is a national symbol, and any perceived change could lead to public confusion and political speculation. Social media users have pointed to the presence of a different flag icon ...

Many people now claim the American flag on these websites has a new design. Some on social media suggest it happened when Trump took office and that it's a nod to the first Confederate flag.

This matter specifically concerned the very top portion of some .gov websites displaying a small, icon-sized American flag with the words, "An official website of the United States government." ...

Jenna deJong is a Newsweek journalist based in Denver, Colorado. Jenna joined Newsweek in May 2024. She is a journalism graduate of Missouri State University and specialized in SEO strategy.