{"id":2837,"date":"2026-08-19T03:45:34","date_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:45:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=2837"},"modified":"2026-08-19T03:45:34","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T03:45:34","slug":"trump-set-to-nominate-heidi-overton-to-be-fda-commissioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valutednews.com\/?p=2837","title":{"rendered":"Trump set to nominate Heidi Overton to be FDA commissioner"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lizzy led STAT\u2019s coverage of the FDA. Her stories explore the relationship between politics and science at the FDA, industry influence, and the agency\u2019s ability to protect and promote public health. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Daniel covers the intersection of the health industry and the federal government. He reports on corporate influence in government, the health consequences of federal policies, and the politics of health care. Confidential tips can be sent on Signal at danielp.100.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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WASHINGTON \u2014 President Trump is expected to nominate Heidi Overton, deputy director of domestic policy for the White House, to serve as the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration, according to a person familiar with the matter.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Overton, who has been a powerful health policy voice in Trump\u2019s second term and, at times, frustrated leaders of the Make America Healthy Again movement, will have to face scrutiny from a Senate panel before getting the job, should Trump choose her.<\/p>\n