Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions; Duane Davis convicted in Tupac murder

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits his resignation after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly raising concerns that Hegseth was blocking efforts to improve Army readiness. Plus, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, delivering the first conviction in a murder case that remained unsolved for nearly three decades. And the Supreme Court allows construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom to continue, though Chief Justice John Roberts calls the project “likely unlawful.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.