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

NPR · Aug 20, 2026, 4:49 PM UTC

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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