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Trump Removes IRS Commissioner Billy Long in Record-Short Tenure

Trump Removes IRS Commissioner Billy Long in Record-Short Tenure

Trump Removes IRS Commissioner Billy Long in Record-Short Tenure WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed Billy Long as IRS commissioner, a White House official confirmed Friday, marking the shortest tenure for an IRS chief since the position’s inception in 1862. Long’s dismissal comes barely two months after his Senate confirmation, adding to a period of significant turmoil within the nation’s tax agency. While the specific reasons for Long’s abrupt exit were not immediately clear, the former U.S. Representative…

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President Trump Names Sean Duffy Interim NASA Chief Amidst Leadership Turmoil

President Trump Names Sean Duffy Interim NASA Chief Amidst Leadership Turmoil

President Trump Names Sean Duffy Interim NASA Chief Amidst Leadership Turmoil In a significant move this week, President Donald Trump announced the appointment of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy as the interim administrator for NASA. The directive, shared by the President on Truth Social on Wednesday, sees Duffy stepping into the crucial role overseeing the nation’s space agency. Duffy quickly acknowledged the appointment on X, stating, “Honored to accept this mission. Time to take over space. Let’s launch.” This interim appointment…

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