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Trump Nominates Heidi Overton to Lead FDA

Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton's nomination signals a potential shift in leadership for the key regulatory agency.

19 Aug, 16:19 — 19 Aug, 17:55
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APVery High2h ago

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration - AP News

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration  AP News

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The GuardianMostly Factual2h ago

Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA

Overton has said that Congress should strictly regulate abortion drug mifepristone ‘to protect women and children’ Donald Trump nominated Dr Heidi Overton – an abortion opponent who stood next to the president as he made false claims about vaccines – to be commissioner of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Today I am honored to nominate the wonderful Dr. Heidi Overton, MD, PhD, as our next FDA Commissioner. Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration, where she has worked dire...

By Jessica Glenza

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cnbcMostly Factual2h ago

Trump picks Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

The new FDA commissioner, a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will have to balance a raft of competing priorities.

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The IndependentMostly Factual2h ago

Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

President Donald Trump has picked Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration

By Ali Swenson

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1h ago

Who is Dr. Heidi Overton? Trump picks top White House aide to lead FDA

Dr. Heidi Overton has been appointed by President Trump to lead the FDA, emphasizing faster cures and lower drug prices.

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seeking-alphaMixed2h ago

Trump nominates White House adviser Overton as next FDA commissioner

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