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What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA

By Sydney LupkinAugust 20, 2026·Source: NPR·6 views
Dr. Heidi Overton speaks during an Aug. 10 press conference during which President Trump signed an executive order about the childhood vaccination schedule.

Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.

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Originally reported by NPR. Read the original article

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