David Venturella

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Trump withdraws ICE director nominee after Senate confirmation stalls

As of September 2026: Serving as acting director since June 1, 2026

The White House withdrew Lance Schroyer's nomination to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 17, 2026. The former Oklahoma state trooper's confirmation stalled after Republican Senator Rand Paul blocked a hearing over fatal shootings of two U.S. citizens by federal agents in Minneapolis.

Updated Sep 18

ICE says it has enough body cameras after series of deadly shootings

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As of September 2026: Overseeing the camera rollout

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) says it now has enough body cameras to equip every officer and agent. The announcement follows five years of delays, a February count of 3,000 cameras for 13,000 officers, and more than two dozen shootings as ICE arrests climbed under the Trump administration.

Updated Sep 3