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Trump fills 4 permanent FDA leadership roles

9/9/2026

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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.