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Political Party Struggles and Key Appointments
The Freedom Caucus is facing difficulties in its primary elections. Meanwhile, President Trump has nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, drawing mixed reactions from stakeholders.
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Politico
The hard-right Freedom Caucus has struggled to elevate its picks this year.
2026-08-19 22:49 UTC
The Hill
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story Trump’s FDA nominee draws mixed reception President Trump on Wednesday announced Dr. Heidi Overton as his pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which drew varied reactions from the health secto
2026-08-19 22:24 UTC
The Hill
The top lawyer for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing an ethics complaint with the Florida Bar after he launched a “Worst of the Worst” list for federal jurists, attacking their rulings. James Percival, the general counsel for DHS, has in recent weeks taken to X to criticize judges
2026-08-19 22:25 UTC