Trump taps Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
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- Axiosseen 19 Aug, 04:13description edited
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President Trump has decided to nominate White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, according to a senior administration official. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stability of U.S. drug development. Between the lines: Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, was one of several candidates that the White House had been considering...President Trump has decided to nominate White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, according to a senior administration official. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stability of U.S. drug development. Between the lines: Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council , was one of several candidates that the White House had been considering...
- Axiosseen 19 Aug, 17:31headline rewritten
Trump to tap Heidi Overton as FDA commissionerTrump taps Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner - wkbw.comseen 21 Aug, 16:32headline rewritten
Trump expected to choose White House adviser Heidi Overton for FDATrump chooses White House adviser Heidi Overton for FDA - ktvh.comseen 21 Aug, 16:32headline rewritten
Trump expected to choose White House adviser Heidi Overton for FDATrump chooses White House adviser Heidi Overton for FDA - Axiosseen 22 Aug, 02:51description edited
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President Trump has decided to nominate White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, according to a senior administration official. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stability of U.S. drug development. Context: Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council , was one of several candidates that the White House had been considering for...President Trump announced Wednesday he's nominating White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stability of U.S. drug development. What he's saying: " Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration," Trump posted on Truth Social . "She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country."...
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- 19 Aug, 00:38Trump taps Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner1 outlet
- 19 Aug, 10:28Trump Nominates Heidi Overton To Head FDA2 outlets
- 19 Aug, 12:54Trump chooses White House adviser Heidi Overton for FDA2 outlets
- 19 Aug, 16:37Trump announces his pick to lead the FDA2 outlets
- 19 Aug, 16:55Trump nominates aide Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration3 outlets
- 19 Aug, 17:19Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration2 outlets
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Wed, 19 August 2026
22 reports- Axios00:38first to reportedited after publishing ×3
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Trump to tap Heidi Overton as FDA commissionerPresident Trump announced Wednesday he's nominating White House aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Why it matters: The agency was left in turmoil after the exit of former commissioner Marty Makary earlier this year, threatening the stability of U.S. drug development. What he's saying: " Dr. Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration," Trump posted on Truth Social . "She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country."...
- Google News - Top Stories01:09
Trump to tap White House aide as FDA commissioner axios.com Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner The New York Times Rep. Buddy Carter Emerges as a Dark Horse Candidate to Lead the FDA News of the United States - NOTUS Trump picks White House adviser Heidi Overton to run FDA, source says USA Today Trump Taps Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA WSJ
- Google News - Top Stories03:01
Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner The New York Times Trump to tap Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner Axios Rep. Buddy Carter Emerges as a Dark Horse Candidate to Lead the FDA News of the United States - NOTUS Trump Taps White House Aide Overton to Run FDA After Tumult Bloomberg.com Trump Taps Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA WSJ
- iheart.com10:28
President Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a White House aide, to lead the FDA. Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will replace Marty Makary. Her nomination, praised by some conservatives, faces scrutiny over her experience.
- iheart.com10:28
President Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a White House aide, to lead the FDA. Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will replace Marty Makary. Her nomination, praised by some conservatives, faces scrutiny over her experience.
- iheart.com10:28
President Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a White House aide, to lead the FDA. Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will replace Marty Makary. Her nomination, praised by some conservatives, faces scrutiny over her experience.
- iheart.com10:28
President Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a White House aide, to lead the FDA. Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will replace Marty Makary. Her nomination, praised by some conservatives, faces scrutiny over her experience.
- iheart.com10:28
President Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a White House aide, to lead the FDA. Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will replace Marty Makary. Her nomination, praised by some conservatives, faces scrutiny over her experience.
- iheart.com10:28
President Trump has nominated Heidi Overton, a White House aide, to lead the FDA. Overton, currently deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, will replace Marty Makary. Her nomination, praised by some conservatives, faces scrutiny over her experience.
- wkbw.com12:54edited after publishing
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Trump expected to choose White House adviser Heidi Overton for FDAThe White House will nominate Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, filling the role after the resignation of Dr. Marty Makary.
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- ktvh.com19 Aug, 12:54their copy
- Google News - Top Stories16:23
Trump to nominate Heidi Overton to lead the FDA NBC News Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP News Trump nominates abortion opponent Heidi Overton to be head of FDA The Guardian Trump nominates policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner CBS News Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA CNN
- The Guardian World16:31
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...
- bbc.com16:55
A former conservative think tank leader, she holds degrees from University of New Mexico School of Medicine and Johns Hopkins' Bloomberg School of Public Health.
- The Hill17:25
President Trump tapped Dr. Heidi Overton to be his new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 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 top staff and viewed by many...
- PBS NewsHour18:38
Overton is a medical doctor and deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council who has worked on several of President Donald Trump's second-term health initiatives.
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- kbtx.com19 Aug, 16:37their copy
- ky3.com19 Aug, 16:37their copy
- abc7news.com19 Aug, 17:19their copy
- Google News - Top Stories18:48
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP News ‘Not another Trump sycophant’: Democrats blast Trump’s nomination of Heidi Overton for FDA chief – live The Guardian Trump selects Heidi Overton, White House aide, to lead FDA The Washington Post Trump nominates aide Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration BBC Trump Taps Dr. Heidi Overton to Lead FDA WSJ
- Al Jazeera English18:48
Former think tank policy officer Heidi Overton to lead FDA in a controversial push to reshape US health regulations.
- Google News - Top Stories19:37
Trump selects Heidi Overton, White House aide, to lead FDA The Washington Post ‘Not another Trump sycophant’: Democrats blast Trump’s nomination of Heidi Overton for FDA chief – live The Guardian Trump expected to pick Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA CNN Trump Nominates Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner The New York Times Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP News
- Google News - Top Stories22:05
Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration Al Jazeera Senate Health Panel Chairman Voices Strong Reservations About F.D.A. Nominee The New York Times Trump selects Heidi Overton, White House aide, to lead FDA The Washington Post Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened The Guardian Cassidy criticizes Trump’s FDA pick, says her role in vaccine order is ‘almost disqualifying’ The Hill
- The Hill22:06
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.), who chairs the Senate Health Committee, laid out his concerns over President Trump’s choice to tap Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), saying her involvement in the administration’s recent vaccine order is “almost disqualifying.” “While I respect Dr. Overton’s experience as a physician, I have strong...
- The Hill22:24
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 sector. © Jacquelyn Martin, The Associated Press “Dr....
- PBS NewsHour22:40
President Trump has tapped one of his top White House health policy aides, Dr. Heidi Overton, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a strong supporter of the president's health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule, changes that have drawn sharp criticism from medical experts. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Lauren Gardner of Politico.
Thu, 20 August 2026
4 reports- kazu.org10:55
The president said he would nominate Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Some senators said they will not confirm her, saying she's unqualified and too conservative.
- Google News - Top Stories14:32
Senate Health Panel Chairman Voices Strong Reservations About F.D.A. Nominee The New York Times What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA NPR Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened The Guardian Trump picks White House ally Overton to lead embattled FDA Reuters Trump nominates Heidi Overton to lead the FDA NBC News
- NPR News16:49
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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- ypradio.org20 Aug, 16:49their copy
- wmuk.org20 Aug, 16:49their copy
- kawc.org20 Aug, 16:49their copy
- Google News - Top Stories16:49
What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA NPR Senate Health Panel Chairman Voices Strong Reservations About F.D.A. Nominee The New York Times Republicans reportedly fear datacenter backlash could cost them Ohio Senate seat – as it happened The Guardian Reproductive Freedom for All Slams Trump Tapping Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner Nominee Reproductive Freedom for All Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP...
Tue, 25 August 2026
1 report- The Hill12:00
Anti-abortion groups and other conservatives largely applauded the White House announcement that President Trump would nominate health policy aide Dr. Heidi Overton for Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, viewing her as their champion for, among other things, bringing an end to medication abortion. But others in the conservative world were less thrilled. Overton is not...