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Jun 27, 2026 President Trump nominated Lance Schroyer to lead ICE Corroborated Power and Authority
The nomination put a loyal immigration enforcer forward for a major coercive agency, shaping how federal power would be used against noncitizens.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
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- Trump nominates Lance Schroyer as ICE director — On June 27, 2026, Donald Trump announced his intention to nominate Lance Schroyer as the next director of U.S.
- Trump Nominates Lance Schroyer as ICE Director — President Trump announced the nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as the new director of ICE.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 76 – 2026-06-27–2026-07-03
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Mar 5, 2026 President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and named Markwayne Mullin as her replacement Corroborated Power and Authority
The leadership change showed direct presidential control over a major coercive agency and signaled continuity of hardline immigration enforcement through loyalist staffing.
Independently corroborated by7 independent news desks
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- Kristi Noem fired as DHS Secretary — Kristi Noem was fired from her position as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on March 5, 2026.
- Markwayne Mullin nominated as Secretary of Homeland Security — President Donald Trump has nominated Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), replacing Kristi Noem.
- Trump fires homeland security secretary Kristi Noem — President Donald Trump announced the firing of Kristi Noem as the homeland security secretary, following bipartisan criticism over her leadership, particularly after immigration agents killed two US citizens.
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Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 59 – 2026-02-28–2026-03-06
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Oct 28, 2025 The Trump administration overhauled ICE leadership and elevated Border Patrol personnel to drive higher arrest targets. Corroborated Power and Authority
The reshuffle concentrated coercive power in loyalist hands and pushed domestic immigration enforcement toward a more militarized model.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
Supporting reportingSurfacings — do not carry alone
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- ICE Leadership Overhaul and Border Patrol's Expanded Role — On October 28, 2025, U.S.
- Trump administration plans to revamp ICE leadership — The Trump administration is planning to overhaul the leadership of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intensify deportation efforts.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 41 – 2025-10-25–2025-10-31
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Jan 25, 2025 The Senate confirmed Kristi Noem as secretary of homeland security Corroborated Institutions and Governance
The confirmation placed a close Trump ally over a major coercive agency and shaped future immigration and security governance.
Independently corroborated by2 independent news desks
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- Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate to head Department of Homeland Security — Kristi Noem, the former governor of South Dakota, was confirmed by the US Senate as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
- Kristi Noem confirmed as DHS Secretary — Kristi Noem was confirmed as the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, with seven Democrats voting in favor of her confirmation.
- Kristi Noem sworn in as DHS Secretary — Kristi Noem was sworn in as Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security by Justice Clarence Thomas.
Verified: Corroborated — 2+ independent news desks
Week 2 – 2025-01-25–2025-01-31
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