Washington, United States, Sept 17, 2026 (AFP) - White House pulls nominee to head US immigration agency

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The White House on Thursday withdrew its nominee to head US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the agency tasked with carrying out President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Lance Schroyer, a former US Marine and Oklahoma state trooper, was named by Trump earlier this year to be the next ICE director, a post subject to Senate confirmation. In a brief statement on its website, the White House said Schroyer's nomination had been withdrawn. N......

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