What to know about Dr. Heidi Overton, Trump's pick to lead the FDA
Dr. Heidi Overton is currently working as a White House policy aide. If confirmed, she would lead an agency of 18,000 staffers who study and regulate food, drugs, medical devices, tobacco and more.
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Trump expected to pick conservative policy wonk Heidi Overton to lead FDA(opens original report in a new tab)She opposes abortion, is wary of peptides, supports limiting vaccines, vexes MAHA. — Ars Technica
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