"Confederate Statue in Arlington Cemetery Set for Removal After Judge's Ruling"

A controversial Confederate statue at Arlington National Cemetery has been taken down after a federal judge ruled against efforts to halt its removal. The 32-foot bronze statue, commissioned by the United Daughters of the Confederacy and unveiled in 1914, was ordered to be removed as part of a broader effort by Congress to eliminate Confederate names and legacies from military assets. The statue's removal marks the culmination of a year-long process initiated by the bipartisan Naming Commission, which identified various military bases, ships, buildings, and memorials for name changes. The statue's supporters argue it promoted reconciliation, while critics say it glossed over slavery. The statue's future placement remains uncertain.