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Billy Long Resigns as IRS Commissioner After Two Months
8/14/2025
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Story summary
- Billy Long resigned as IRS commissioner after two months; President Trump nominated him as ambassador to Iceland.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will act as commissioner temporarily.
- Long's tenure is the shortest for an IRS commissioner since 1862.
- Senate Democrats raised concerns about Long's past actions during his confirmation.
- The IRS has reduced its workforce by approximately 25% since February.
