Gary Shapley to Lead IRS Amid Biden Probe Controversy

Gary Shapley, an IRS whistleblower who testified about investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes, is set to be named the acting commissioner of the IRS. Shapley previously accused the Justice Department of obstructing the investigation into Hunter Biden, which ended with a presidential pardon from Joe Biden. His appointment follows the resignation of the previous acting commissioner, Melanie Krause, over a controversial data-sharing agreement with ICE. President Donald Trump has nominated Billy Long as the permanent IRS commissioner, pending Senate confirmation. Shapley's appointment has caused concern among some IRS officials, fearing the consolidation of power over tax investigations. Despite these concerns, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other Trump administration officials have praised Shapley for his integrity and potential to reform the IRS.