President Donald Trump has reportedly removed Billy Long as Internal Revenue Service commissioner just two months after his Senate confirmation. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will serve as acting IRS commissioner while the administration searches for a permanent replacement.
What Happened: Long, a former Republican congressman, is expected to receive an ambassadorial nomination to Iceland, sources told CNN. “I’m excited to take on my new role as the ambassador to Iceland,” Long posted on X, without addressing his IRS departure.
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