00:00The Senate confirmed Billy Long, a former Republican congressman from Missouri, is the new commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service with a 53-44 vote.
00:09Long's appointment follows a period of leadership instability at the IRS, marking him as the agency's sixth commissioner this year.
00:17His confirmation has drawn mixed reactions, with supporters highlighting his congressional experience and potential for reform,
00:23while critics raise concerns about his lack of formal tax expertise and past involvement with controversial tax credits.
