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Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role

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President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation. It wasn't immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the Senate since the position was created in…

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  1. CNN

    Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner, names Bessent acting head (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    President Donald Trump is ousting Billy Long from his role as commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service just two months after he was confirmed to the position, two administration officials told CNN.

  2. WFAA Dallas

    Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than 2 months after his confirmation (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    Long was voted in despite Democrats’ concerns about his past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break.

  3. Wyoming Public Media

    IRS Commissioner Billy Long replaced after less than two months (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    Wyoming Public Media's feed description

    The Trump administration has replaced former Missouri Congressman Billy Long as IRS Commissioner, after less than two months on the job. It's the latest in a string of management shakeups at the tax collection agency.

  4. WMUR

    Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    President Trump has dismissed IRS commissioner Billy Long less than two months after his confirmation, citing no public reason

  5. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Trump replacing Billy Long as IRS commissioner | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    President Donald Trump is removing Billy Long from his job leading the Internal Revenue Service just two months after he was confirmed as commissioner, according to four people familiar with the matter.

  6. The Daily Caller

    Trump Ousts IRS Chief Just Weeks After Confirmation (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    President Donald Trump removed IRS Commissioner Billy Long from his post Friday afternoon according to a senior White House official.

  7. Newsweek

    Donald Trump removes IRS chief, temporarily replaces him with Scott Bessent (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    President Trump removed IRS Commissioner Billy Long less than two months after he was confirmed, AP reported.

  8. The Hill

    Billy Long to depart as IRS commissioner (opens The Hill)

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    The Hill's feed description

    Former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) replaced as IRS commissioner after two months. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to lead agency temporarily.

  9. Townhall

    Trump Fires IRS Commissioner (opens Townhall)

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    Townhall's feed description

    Trump fires IRS Commissioner Billy Long, marking another leadership change at the agency.

  10. UPI

    Trump replaces Billy Long as IRS boss; Bessent takes over temporarily (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    President Donald Trump replaced Billy Long as IRS commissioner after less than two months on the job with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a temporary role.

  11. NBC News

    Trump removes IRS boss, Treasury Secretary Bessent takes over on acting basis (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    President Donald Trump removed Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long and is replacing him temporarily with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

  12. New York Post

    Trump ousts Billy Long as IRS commissioner 2 months after his confirmation: report (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    President Donald Trump has ousted US Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner just less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday.

  13. The Boston Globe

    Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than 2 months after he was confirmed, AP source says (opens The Boston Globe)

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    Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting commissioner.

  14. RedState

    Billy Long Is Out as IRS Commissioner After Only Two Months in Office (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Billy Long out as IRS Commissioner after 2 months, facing internal conflicts and uncertainty.

  15. Forbes

    Billy Long Out As IRS Commissioner Just Weeks After He Was Sworn In (opens Forbes)

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    Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent will run the IRS on a temporary basis, becoming the seventh person to run the shrinking tax agency this year.

  16. Los Angeles Times

    Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after confirmation (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    President Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation

  17. Independent Journal Review

    Trump Fires IRS Commissioner, Bessent Named Acting Head (opens Independent Journal Review)

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    Independent Journal Review's feed description

    President Donald Trump removed Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long from his post Friday afternoon after less than two months

  18. FOX Business

    Trump removing IRS commissioner Billy Long after serving just two months in role (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    President Trump is removing Billy Long as IRS Commissioner after just two months in the role.

  19. Bangor Daily News

    Donald Trump removes IRS commissioner after less than 2 months (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The Senate confirmed Billy Long on a 53-44 vote despite Democrats' concerns about the Republican's past work for a firm that pitched a fraud-ridden coronavirus pandemic-era tax break.

  20. CBS News

    Billy Long out as IRS commissioner after just 2 months on the job (opens CBS News)

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    President Trump is replacing IRS Commissioner Billy Long and nominating him to an ambassadorship, a White House official said.

  21. KOB 4

    Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role (opens KOB 4)

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    KOB 4's feed description

    President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation. It wasn't immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the Senate since the position was created in…

  22. Winchester Star

    Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commisioner less than 2 months after his confirmation (opens Winchester Star)

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    Winchester Star's feed description

    President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation. That

  23. The New Republic

    Trump Is Axing IRS Head After Just Two Months on the Job (opens The New Republic)

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    The New Republic's feed description

    Donald Trump is planning to replace Billy Long as IRS commissioner.

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