Overview

• Billy Long, former Missouri congressman and Trump's pick for IRS commissioner, testified before the Senate Finance Committee, addressing allegations of promoting nonexistent tribal tax credits.
• Sen. Ron Wyden revealed recordings suggesting Long may have promised favorable treatment to tax promoters, raising conflict-of-interest concerns.
• Long's dormant 2022 Senate campaign received over $135,000 in donations from individuals linked to tax credit promoters after his nomination, prompting questions about potential quid pro quo arrangements.
• A Rolling Stone investigation uncovered that Long's X account followed explicit content, which the Trump administration attributed to a hack, though the incident has fueled broader security concerns.
• Long emphasized plans to modernize the IRS using private-sector strategies and vowed to shield the agency from political influence, as the Senate deliberates his confirmation.