IRS Chief Resigns Amid Tax Data Controversy

Acting IRS Commissioner Melanie Krause has resigned following a controversial agreement between the Trump administration's Treasury Department and the Department of Homeland Security to share tax data of undocumented immigrants with ICE. This deal, which Krause only learned about through media reports, has been criticized for potentially violating privacy laws and has caused significant upheaval at the IRS, leading to her becoming the third commissioner to resign in a short period. The agreement is part of President Trump's broader immigration enforcement strategy and has sparked concerns over its legality and ethical implications. Krause's resignation reflects the turmoil and dissatisfaction within the IRS over the administration's policies, further exacerbated by the influence of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency. The administration's actions have been met with public disapproval, as indicated by a recent poll. The IRS is facing unprecedented leadership turnover, with Krause's successor yet to be confirmed.