Trump Nominates Schroyer for ICE Director, Unveils "Patriot Passports" for 250th

President Donald Trump recently unveiled updated designs for a commemorative U.S. "Patriot Passport" marking America's upcoming 250th anniversary. The limited-edition document, shared on Friday, June 26, 2026, features a portrait of the President alongside text from the Declaration of Independence and will begin issuance in early July. This initiative is part of broader efforts to commemorate the nation's independence, with the passport also including a "Freedom 250" gold flag on its back cover.

Separately, on Saturday, June 27, 2026, President Trump announced his intent to nominate Lance Schroyer as the new director for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, was lauded by the President for his extensive law enforcement background and experience in immigration enforcement. This nomination follows a period of leadership transitions within ICE, with previous acting directors resigning or serving in interim capacities.