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Trump removes IRS boss, Treasury Secretary Bessent takes over

Trump removes IRS boss, Treasury Secretary Bessent takes over
nation8/8/2025

Billy Long, sworn in just under two months ago, was the sixth person to hold the job this year. He told NBC News he'll be the next U.S. ambassador to Iceland.

President Donald Trump on Friday removed Internal Revenue Service Commissioner Billy Long and is replacing him temporarily with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, three sources with knowledge of the matter told NBC News. Long was only just sworn in as... [3713 chars]