Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano has been appointed to the new IRS CEO position, reporting to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. This move consolidates leadership, with Bisignano overseeing both agencies' day-to-day operations. While Treasury cites shared goals, critics raise concerns about potential conflicts of interest and divided attention, noting that such dual roles are unprecedented for Social Security commissioners and may bypass Senate confirmation.

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