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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, top White House aide, to lead FDA

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Wednesday, August 19, 2026 10:00PM
Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, top White House aide, to lead FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, has been picked to lead the Food and Drug Administration, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday.
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