Donald Trump announced on Saturday that he will nominate Lance Schroyer to become the next director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, replacing acting director David Venturella.

The agency has operated without a Senate‑confirmed director since early 2017, the longest interval in its history. Trump has made reducing illegal immigration and improving domestic security a central goal of his administration. Rights groups say the administration’s enforcement actions infringe on civil liberties and pose risks to ethnic minority communities. The fatal shooting of two U.S. citizens in Minnesota in January sparked nationwide protests.

In a Truth Social post, Trump described Schroyer as a patriot with more than 29 years of law enforcement experience in Oklahoma, a former Oklahoma State Trooper and United States Marine. Markwayne Mullin, the Department of Homeland Security secretary, said on X that Schroyer will help fulfill the president’s mandate to target, arrest and deport illegal aliens, noting his experience leading large‑scale 287(g) operations with state and federal partners. Both Trump and Mullin urged the Senate to confirm the nomination promptly, noting that it has been 11 years since the Senate last confirmed an ICE director.

Civil rights organizations have criticized the administration’s immigration enforcement strategy, arguing that it violates constitutional protections. The Senate must now decide whether to confirm Schroyer’s nomination, a decision that will determine the agency’s leadership and continue the administration’s immigration policy direction.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Friday in Washington that Israel and Lebanon signed a framework agreement intended to begin a peace process after months of fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. The agreement, signed by Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad in front of Rubio, establishes a process for Hezbollah’s disarmament and for Lebanon to regain territory taken by Israeli forces during recent clashes. The United States will create a Military Coordination Group for Lebanon to oversee implementation and has pledged $100 million in humanitarian assistance. Rubio said the framework provides a pathway for Lebanon to move beyond a long‑standing crisis and for Israel to address security concerns along its northern border. The deal does not include Hezbollah, and a Lebanese official warned that its lack of direct involvement could lead to internal conflict. Leiter said the ultimate objective is peace between the two countries, contingent on Hezbollah being dismantled and on the Lebanese army receiving sufficient U.S. support. Moawad described the agreement as the first step toward restoring Lebanese sovereignty, territorial integrity, and a permanent cease‑fire that would allow displaced people to return home. The framework’s success will depend on the ability of Lebanese authorities to enforce disarmament and on continued U.S. engagement. While the agreement marks a diplomatic advance, its durability remains uncertain as implementation details are yet to be finalized.

White House on Friday unveiled new images of a commemorative passport that includes a portrait of Donald Trump. The State Department said the limited‑edition passport, created to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary, will be issued at the Washington Passport Agency beginning July 6, 2026, while supplies last. The design features a three‑quarter‑length photograph of Trump leaning over the Resolute Desk, taken by White House photographer Daniel Torok, and incorporates text from the Declaration of Independence along with his signature. The back of the passport displays a gold “Freedom 250” flag and a black signature, differing from earlier versions in which the signature was gold and the number “250” was not present. The State Department noted that a commemorative version will be issued in April, but the final artwork differs from the preview. Democrats have criticized the passport and a related solid‑gold commemorative coin that bears Trump’s image and the phrase “FIGHT FIGHT FIGHT.” Senators Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts and Ron Wyden of Oregon said the coin’s gold may come from sources linked to illegal mining and that using such material for a national anniversary item is inappropriate. They urged the Treasury to halt production. Governor Gavin Newsom of California previously mocked the proposal with a mock‑up of a gold‑colored driver’s license featuring his own face. Congress has not yet taken action on the passport or coin measures, and the White House has not responded to requests for comment.

JD Vance said on June 27 that the United States would be successful in its negotiations with Iran regardless of whether a final deal is reached, noting that Iran's nuclear program has been weakened. He made the remarks during an appearance on Bill Maher’s Real Time while promoting his memoir, focusing on foreign policy. Vance referenced a 60‑day memorandum of understanding between former President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and said increased oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz indicated active engagement. He added that oil prices were about $73 per barrel and that Iran’s ability to enrich uranium had been destroyed, according to his statements. Vance said that even without a final agreement, Iran’s nuclear program remains non‑functional. Critics note that Iran still holds a stockpile of 60%‑enriched uranium, a point raised by International Atomic Energy Agency director general Rafael Grossi, who said reducing the stockpile or moving it abroad remains possible. The segment also covered recent incidents in the Strait of Hormuz: a tanker was struck by a projectile on June 27 and both the United States and Iran launched attacks on each other’s targets, marking the worst escalation since the interim peace agreement. Washington said it struck Iranian targets overnight, while Iran said it hit sites linked to U.S. forces on Saturday. Vance also defended former President Richard Nixon during a visit to the Nixon Library, arguing that Nixon’s legacy is being reassessed and that Watergate would not have ended a presidency if it occurred today. He avoided addressing criticism of the administration’s immigration enforcement policies. Vance concluded that the United States retains leverage in the negotiations and is prepared to adjust its approach if Iran agrees to abandon nuclear weapons ambitions.