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- U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration permanently filled four FDA leadership roles on Tuesday.
- Heidi Overton was confirmed as FDA commissioner after a late-last-month nomination.
- Jared Seehafer became the FDA’s first deputy commissioner for technology and artificial intelligence.
- The administration urged FDA staff to use AI to accelerate review processes.
- Three acting officials will retain their FDA positions permanently.
