Head of Social Security tapped to run IRS, sparking concerns

Scott Horsley

October 07, 2025 / 1:54 am

Frank Bisignano has been tapped to run the IRS, but he's already in charge of the Social Security Administration. Critics worry one person running two critical agencies is a mistake.

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