Trump's pick to lead FDA faces skepticism at Senate confirmation hearing
24-09-2026 23:14 via thehill.com

Trump's pick to lead FDA faces skepticism at Senate confirmation hearing

Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump’s pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), walked a fine line Thursday on vaccines and abortion, largely dodging difficult questions from senators.  The confirmation hearing in the Senate Health, Education Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee shed light on the priorities of lawmakers, but offered little about Overton’s views...
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