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.  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will lead the agency on an acting basis, the official confirmed. Long is expected to be nominated to an ambassadorship. IRS has had six different people in charge this year.

Long has repeatedly sent emails to all I.R.S. employees allowing them to leave work early on Friday afternoon.  “Please enjoy a 70-minute early exit tomorrow. That way you’ll be rested for my 70th birthday on Monday!”  Long wrote to staff on Thursday.