DHS leader loses ICE pick amid toughness struggle
The gist
The White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to lead ICE on Sep 17, 2026.
ICE stays without a confirmed director as Mullin faces doubts from Trump's base.
How it unfolded
- Jan 2026Federal immigration and border agents shot and killed two U.S. citizens in Minnesota (Minneapolis).
- Mar 2026Markwayne Mullin resigned as U.S. senator from Oklahoma to lead DHS, replacing Kristi Noem.
- Jun 2026President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma Highway Patrol major and Marine, to lead ICE.