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Trump removes Billy Long as IRS commissioner, giving him the shortest-ever tenure in the role

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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation, a White House official said Friday. It was not immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the Senate since the position was created in 1862. Long said in a social media post that Trump had nominated him for an ambassadorship. “It is a honor to serve my friend President Trump and I am excited to take on…

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Trump could cause market ‘turmoil’ if he removes Powell as central bank chief, says former Fed governor – CNBC

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Trump could cause market ‘turmoil’ if he removes Powell as central bank chief, says former Fed governor  CNBC Can Trump Fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell? What History Tells Us  Fortune As the U.S. economy tilts toward concern, Canada’s is on the upswing: Don Pittis  CBC News Fed likely to leave rates steady, despite market outlook and US President Donald Trump’s demands  Firstpost View full coverage on Google News “us president” – Google News

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