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Trump Nominates Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner

8/26/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner.
  • Overton, a White House deputy domestic policy director, celebrated the overturn of Roe v. Wade.
  • She authored an America First Policy Institute brief that spread disinformation about medication-abortion safety.
  • Pro-life group Americans United for Life expects Overton to tighten mifepristone rules.
  • Senate hearing on Overton’s nomination is slated for Sept. 14 after the recess.