Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One app.

Start reading

Get all your news in one place.

100's of premium titles. One news app.

Start reading

THE TRUTH ABOUT: Billy long - Caught on Camera

France bars Trump’s ambassador from official meetings, but the real diplomatic mess is even worse

Trump's ambassadors are causing chaos

We Got This Covered

Charles Kushner is the latest ambassador stirring trouble. Here's a list.

France cut off Charles Kushner after he skipped a summons.

Axios

Trump confused Greenland and Iceland so much that Reykjavík hired a DC lobbyist for advice: report

Trump repeatedly mixed up Greenland and Iceland during his Davos speech last month as he pushed for the U.S. to acquire the Danish territory

The Independent UK

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

'Not Funny:' Trump's Ambassador Nominee Billy Long's Iceland is US '52nd State' Joke Angers Nordic Country

Iceland reacts strongly to a US ambassador nominee's '52nd state' joke, with petitions and official concerns highlighting tensions over Arctic sovereignty and respect.

International Business Times UK

Anger in Iceland over incoming US ambassador’s ‘52nd state’ joke

Thousands sign petition calling on Iceland’s foreign minister to reject Trump ally Billy Long’s nomination

The Guardian - UK

Social Security chief to be IRS CEO

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will remain acting commissioner.

Axios

‘It’s his superpower’: story of autistic boxer who trained in garden shed to become film

The journey of Billy Long Jr hit close to home for Nick Moorcroft, who is now writing the script for a film that will begin shooting next year

The Guardian - UK

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Why Trump built a staff of incompetent sycophants

Leaders who value loyalty above all else have a symbiotic relationship with those unable to succeed on their own merits

The Guardian - US

Trump Ousted Billy Long As IRS Chief Amid Clashes With Treasury, Off-Script Gaffes And Creating 'An Impossible Situation'

President Donald Trump ousted Internal Revenue Service Chief Billy Long last week, only eight weeks into his tenure, continuing the rapid turnover in top leadership at the agency, which has already seen seven changes in less than 12 months.

Benzinga

IRS commissioner’s removal reportedly over clash on undocumented immigrant data

Trump removed Billy Long from post months after agency said it couldn’t release information on some taxpayers

The Guardian - US

IRS clashed with White House over pulling immigrants’ data before Trump fired commissioner Billy Long: report

DHS asked IRS to use confidential taxpayer information to confirm addresses of undocumented immigrants

The Independent UK

Trump Removes IRS Commissioner Billy Long After 2 Months, Appoints Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent As Acting Chief Amid Agency Leadership Crisis

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.

Benzinga

Trump removes IRS commissioner Billy Long two months after he was sworn in

Long is reportedly now in line for Iceland ambassador post as treasury chief Scott Bessent takes over as acting IRS head

The Guardian - US

Trump boots IRS commissioner after just months on the job: Names Treasury Secretary as interim head

The former Missouri congressman had next to no experience with tax law when he was tapped to lead the tax collection agency

The Independent UK

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Roll Call

Long removed as IRS commissioner two months after confirmation - Roll Call

Former GOP Rep. Billy Long has been removed as IRS commissioner by President Trump, a White House official said Friday.

Roll Call

Ex-Rep. Long confirmed as Trump’s IRS commissioner - Roll Call

Former Rep. Billy Long won confirmation Thursday to be the next commissioner of the International Revenue Service.

Roll Call

Ex-GOP lawmaker's IRS nomination advances in Senate - Roll Call

Democrats cited Billy Long's ties to firms hawking phony tax credits, but Republicans backed him on a party-line committee vote.

Kiplinger

Are Employee Retention Credit Refunds at Risk Under Trump's Tax Agenda?

Trump's new legislation will bar many small-to-mid-size businesses from claiming the pandemic-era ERC.

Get all your
news in one place.

100's of premium titles.
One news app.

Latin Times

Trump Admin Blames 'Unauthorized Access' After IRS Nominee Followed Several Sexual Content Creators on X

Former Rep. Billy Long faced backlash after it was revealed he followed multiple adult content creators on X, including several pregnant influencers.

Roll Call

Trump IRS nominee grilled over ties to fraudulent tax credits - Roll Call

Billy Long faced withering questions from Senate Finance Committee Democrats over his post-congressional business activities.

Kiplinger

The IRS is in chaos

DOGE, departures, data agreements and more are creating havoc at the IRS.

Kiplinger

How Many IRS Commissioners Have We Gone Through This Year?

Who were the former IRS commissioners, and why did they resign? Find out how IRS turnover can impact your taxes.

Top News

IRS Commissioner Werfel To Resign, Trump Picks Replacement

IRS Commissioner Danny Werfel resigns, paving the way for a new leader as President-elect Trump takes office.

1 2 3

People

From analysis to the latest developments in health,
read the most diverse news in one place.

Organisations

Read news from The Economist, FT, and more,
with one subscription

Topics

Places

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.