Withdrawal Of ICE Nominee
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The White House has withdrawn the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), without giving a reason for the decision.
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The White House withdrew President Trump's nomination of Lance Schroyer to run Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).12
Schroyer was serving as a senior adviser to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin when he was nominated in June.12
Republican Senator Rand Paul stalled Schroyer's advancement, demanding details of investigations into agent-involved shootings in Minnesota.13
ICE has been without a Senate-confirmed head since the Obama administration, and it remains under scrutiny over its handling of enforcement operations.23
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- White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer CBS News, 17 Sep
- Trump withdraws controversial nominee to lead ICE after backlash over his credentials The Independent, 17 Sep
- Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE NPR, 17 Sep
- White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director ABC News (US), 18 Sep
- Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE The Hindu, 18 Sep
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Schroyer, who spent 29 years with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and also served in the US Marines, was serving as a senior adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin when Trump nominated him in June.
ICE has not had a Senate-confirmed director since 2017 and has instead been led by acting chiefs.
David Venturella stepped back into the agency to serve as acting director earlier this year following the official departure of Todd Lyons, who recently resigned from his leadership position.
His nomination had stalled in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
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The White House has withdrawn President Trump’s nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The notice did not specify reasons for the withdrawal. Schroyer had been Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s top choice to replace Todd Lyons as ICE director after Lyons left in April. Acting ICE Director David Venturella will likely continue in…
White House withdraws Trump’s nominee to lead ICE →2 articles from NBC News on this storyThe White House has withdrawn Richard Schroyer's nomination to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following delays by Senator Rand Paul who requested details about investigations into agent-involved shootings. Schroyer, nominated in June as senior adviser to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, did not advance beyond the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Currently, David Venturella…
White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer →President Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to be the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after facing resistance from some Republican lawmakers, including Senate Homeland Security Chair Rand Paul. Nominated in late June, Schroyer’s candidacy faced scrutiny over his qualifications and personal history; for instance, his second ex-wife alleged that he failed to pay child…
Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-up →The White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just under three months after it was announced. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no ICE experience, faced criticism for his lack of relevant background. The withdrawal came as Senate confirmation proceedings had stalled; Rand Paul, the committee chair, had not scheduled a hearing. No official reason…
White House withdraws nomination of ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer to head ICE →The White House withdrew Lance Schroyer’s nomination as the new director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday. Nominated by President Donald Trump in late June, Schroyer faced opposition from Senator Rand Paul who wanted more information about federal agents involved in deadly shootings before advancing the nominee out of committee. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma police officer with experience…
White House rescinds Lance Schroyer’s nomination as ICE director →President Trump withdrew his nomination of Lance Schroyer to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Senator Rand Paul blocked a confirmation hearing for Schroyer. The withdrawal occurred on Thursday following Paul’s delay tactics, citing concerns about ICE investigations into fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents. Schroyer was nominated in June despite lacking prior leadership…
Trump Withdraws ICE Director Nominee After Republican Senator Blocks Confirmation Hearing →Show 9 more outlets
President Trump withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after facing criticism over Schroyer’s qualifications for the position. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no significant federal government experience beyond being deputized for immigration arrests, was initially nominated in June by Trump, who praised him as a "proven leader." However…
Trump withdraws controversial nominee to lead ICE after backlash over his credentials →The White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer, who was supposed to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after Senator Rand Paul blocked a hearing on him. Schroyer lacked experience in leading law enforcement agencies but had close ties with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Paul wanted more information regarding ICE shootings before allowing a hearing for Schroyer’s nomination.
White House withdraws nomination of Markwayne Mullin’s ‘good friend’ to lead ICE after Rand Paul stonewalled it →The White House withdrew President Trump's nomination of Richard Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Republican Senator Rand Paul joined Democrats in opposing his confirmation. The withdrawal came without explanation following months of delay due to demands from Senator Paul for additional information regarding ICE operations, including shootings that killed two Americans in Minneapolis…
White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee amid Republican opposition →President Trump withdrew Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This decision comes amid scrutiny over ICE's operations and recruitment practices, following an increase in arrests and civilian deaths during enforcement actions. Senator Rand Paul had requested internal investigation details on these incidents before agreeing to hold…
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE →The White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to head US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without providing a specific reason. Schroyer, a former Marine and Oklahoma state trooper nominated earlier this year by President Trump, faced delays during his confirmation process in the Senate.
White House pulls Trump nominee to head ICE →The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer's nomination to head ICE, a decision announced on Thursday with no stated reason. Schroyer, who was nominated in June by President Trump and had been an adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, faced delays due to Senator Rand Paul’s request for information about civilian deaths during ICE operations. Schroyer’s lack of immigration experience and limited…
White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICE →The White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination as the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing lack of qualifications that faced criticism from both parties. Schroyer had been nominated in June but his nomination stalled in the Senate committee due to concerns over his credentials for leading ICE, which oversees a $75 billion budget and is central to enforcing immigration laws under…
White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE director →On September 18, 2026, the White House withdrew its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The withdrawal comes amid criticism over ICE's handling of enforcement operations, including civilian deaths, and follows Senator Rand Paul’s refusal to hold a hearing without further…
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE →The White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to head US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This decision comes after Republican Senator Rand Paul, who chairs the Homeland Security Committee, stalled the nomination over demands for more information regarding fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents. As a result, ICE remains…
ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pick →Analysis
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How the first headlines put it
- CBS News and The Hindu emphasize the withdrawal of Richard/Lance Schroyer as a significant event.15
- The Independent frames the story around the controversy over Schroyer’s credentials, while NPR focuses on his nomination being pulled without reason.23
How it changed
- 17 Sep
Washington — The White House has withdrawn President Trump's nomination of Richard Schroyer to run Immigration and Customs Enforcement, after Schroyer's nomination failed to advance in the Senate.
- 18 Sep
The White House has not indicated when it might announce another nominee to lead the agency.
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18 Sep ICE to remain without Senate-confirmed chief after White House withdraws Trump’s pickThe White House has withdrawn President Donald Trump’s nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to head US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This decision comes after Republican Senator Rand Paul, who chairs the Homeland Security Committee, stalled the nomination over demands for more information regarding fatal shootings involving federal immigration agents. As a result, ICE remains…Times of India
18 Sep Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICEOn September 18, 2026, the White House withdrew its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and close ally of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The withdrawal comes amid criticism over ICE's handling of enforcement operations, including civilian deaths, and follows Senator Rand Paul’s refusal to hold a hearing without further…The Hindu
18 Sep White House withdraws nomination of Lance Schroyer as ICE directorThe White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer’s nomination as the director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), citing lack of qualifications that faced criticism from both parties. Schroyer had been nominated in June but his nomination stalled in the Senate committee due to concerns over his credentials for leading ICE, which oversees a $75 billion budget and is central to enforcing immigration laws under…ABC News (US)
18 Sep White House withdraws Lance Schroyer’s nomination to lead ICEThe White House has withdrawn Lance Schroyer's nomination to head ICE, a decision announced on Thursday with no stated reason. Schroyer, who was nominated in June by President Trump and had been an adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, faced delays due to Senator Rand Paul’s request for information about civilian deaths during ICE operations. Schroyer’s lack of immigration experience and limited…Al Jazeera
17 Sep White House pulls Trump nominee to head ICEThe White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to head US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without providing a specific reason. Schroyer, a former Marine and Oklahoma state trooper nominated earlier this year by President Trump, faced delays during his confirmation process in the Senate.South China Morning Post
17 Sep Trump faces backlash over immigration from Republicans as he withdraws nominee to lead ICE
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17 Sep Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICEPresident Trump withdrew Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). This decision comes amid scrutiny over ICE's operations and recruitment practices, following an increase in arrests and civilian deaths during enforcement actions. Senator Rand Paul had requested internal investigation details on these incidents before agreeing to hold…NPR
17 Sep White House withdraws Trump's ICE nominee amid Republican oppositionThe White House withdrew President Trump's nomination of Richard Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Republican Senator Rand Paul joined Democrats in opposing his confirmation. The withdrawal came without explanation following months of delay due to demands from Senator Paul for additional information regarding ICE operations, including shootings that killed two Americans in Minneapolis…BBC
17 Sep White House withdraws nomination of Markwayne Mullin’s ‘good friend’ to lead ICE after Rand Paul stonewalled itThe White House withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer, who was supposed to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), after Senator Rand Paul blocked a hearing on him. Schroyer lacked experience in leading law enforcement agencies but had close ties with Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin. Paul wanted more information regarding ICE shootings before allowing a hearing for Schroyer’s nomination.New York Post17 Sep Trump withdraws controversial nominee to lead ICE after backlash over his credentialsPresident Trump withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after facing criticism over Schroyer’s qualifications for the position. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no significant federal government experience beyond being deputized for immigration arrests, was initially nominated in June by Trump, who praised him as a "proven leader." However…The Independent
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17 Sep Trump Withdraws ICE Director Nominee After Republican Senator Blocks Confirmation HearingPresident Trump withdrew his nomination of Lance Schroyer to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after Senator Rand Paul blocked a confirmation hearing for Schroyer. The withdrawal occurred on Thursday following Paul’s delay tactics, citing concerns about ICE investigations into fatal shootings of U.S. citizens by federal immigration agents. Schroyer was nominated in June despite lacking prior leadership…Time
17 Sep White House withdraws Trump’s nominee to lead ICEThe White House has withdrawn President Trump’s nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The notice did not specify reasons for the withdrawal. Schroyer had been Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s top choice to replace Todd Lyons as ICE director after Lyons left in April. Acting ICE Director David Venturella will likely continue in…NBC News
17 Sep White House rescinds Lance Schroyer’s nomination as ICE directorThe White House withdrew Lance Schroyer’s nomination as the new director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Thursday. Nominated by President Donald Trump in late June, Schroyer faced opposition from Senator Rand Paul who wanted more information about federal agents involved in deadly shootings before advancing the nominee out of committee. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma police officer with experience…Washington Examiner
17 Sep White House withdraws nomination of ex-state trooper Lance Schroyer to head ICEThe White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to head Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) just under three months after it was announced. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper with no ICE experience, faced criticism for his lack of relevant background. The withdrawal came as Senate confirmation proceedings had stalled; Rand Paul, the committee chair, had not scheduled a hearing. No official reason…The Guardian
17 Sep Trump yanks ICE pick after fears of Republican resistance in latest DHS shake-upPresident Donald Trump withdrew the nomination of Lance Schroyer to be the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after facing resistance from some Republican lawmakers, including Senate Homeland Security Chair Rand Paul. Nominated in late June, Schroyer’s candidacy faced scrutiny over his qualifications and personal history; for instance, his second ex-wife alleged that he failed to pay child…Daily Mail
17 Sep White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard SchroyerThe White House has withdrawn Richard Schroyer's nomination to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) following delays by Senator Rand Paul who requested details about investigations into agent-involved shootings. Schroyer, nominated in June as senior adviser to DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin, did not advance beyond the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee. Currently, David Venturella…CBS News
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