Billy Long to depart as IRS commissioner

Former Rep. Billy Long (R-Mo.) is being replaced as commissioner of the IRS less than two months after he was confirmed by the Senate, a White House official confirmed to The Hill.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the agency on an acting basis, the official confirmed.

Long was confirmed in June in a 53-44 party-line vote, with all Democrats voting in opposition to his confirmation. Long is a strong ally of President Trump, but he drew criticism from Democrats for his lack of experience and background with tax policy.