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Claim Text: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will oversee the agency as acting commissioner, according to a U.S. official.
Simplified Text: Scott Bessent will be acting commissioner.
Confidence Score: 1.000
Claim Maker: U.S. official
UUID: e5e3473b-21fa-4869-9cbe-cb7b6ba65966
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Created: December 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM (8 months ago)
Last Updated: December 6, 2025 at 1:27 AM (8 months ago)

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