Politics

Trump Nominates New ICE Director Amid Political Tensions

Updated 2026-06-27 22:10 UTC 2 sources Neutral

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The move comes amid ongoing political tensions with Iran following recent military strikes.

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NPR

Trump nominates former Oklahoma state trooper to head ICE

President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to direct Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The agency hasn't had a Senate-confirmed director since the Obama administration.

2026-06-27 22:01 UTC

Axios

U.S. launches fresh strikes in retaliation for Iranian attack on tanker

The U.S. military is conducting strikes on Iranian targets in the area of the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for an attack Saturday morning on a commercial tanker, the U.S. military central command said.Why it matters:

2026-06-27 22:02 UTC