Trump Administration Replaces Top I.R.S. Lawyer
Briefly

The Trump administration's shake-up at the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) involved the replacement of chief counsel William Paul by Andrew De Mello, previously nominated for a different role. This change coincided with controversial requests to utilize taxpayer data for immigration deportation plans, raising legal concerns. The IRS has seen significant leadership turnover, with two commissioners resigning recently and thousands of staff laid off, indicating instability at the agency. Experts worry that the administration's actions may breach laws safeguarding taxpayer information.
The Trump administration replaced the top lawyer at the Internal Revenue Service amid concerns over the use of taxpayer data for deportation efforts.
High turnover at the I.R.S. has been notable, with two commissioners resigning in quick succession and significant layoffs occurring.
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