• •NPR and The Guardian confirm the White House formally rescinded Lance Schroyer’s nomination to head ICE.
• •Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, lacked prior professional experience within the federal agency he was tapped to lead.
• •The administration has not provided a specific reason for the withdrawal or announced an interim successor for the high-priority role.

The White House has formally withdrawn the nomination of Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). While NPR emphasizes the agency's vacancy amidst President Trump’s broader domestic agenda, The Guardian highlights criticism regarding Schroyer’s lack of federal immigration enforcement experience. Though the sources agree on the administrative action, neither outlet notes whether a replacement candidate has been identified. This withdrawal leaves a critical leadership gap at a time when the administration is prioritizing major shifts in domestic immigration policy.