White House Withdraws ICE Director Nomination Without Explanation

The White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement on September 17, 2026, less than three months after announcing it, giving no reason. Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper and adviser to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, never received a hearing. The next choice will show whether the White House prioritizes Senate confirmation.