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Heidi Overton to Lead FDA

Updated 2026-08-19 17:25 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Trump is expected to appoint Heidi Overton, a conservative policy wonk, as the new head of the FDA. Overton opposes abortion and has controversial views on vaccines.

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Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA

She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA.

2026-08-19 13:54 UTC