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Trump Names Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner

Updated 2026-08-19 17:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

President Donald Trump has tapped Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House domestic policy adviser on health issues, to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Her confirmation is pending.

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The Hill
President Donald Trump tapped Dr. Heidi Overton to be his new Food and Drug Administration commissioner, he announced Wednesday on Truth Social. Overton, a physician, is a top White House domestic policy adviser on health issues. If confirmed, she would take over an agency roiled by an exodus of to
2026-08-19 17:25 UTC
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