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Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner

Trump to nominate Dr Heidi Overton as next FDA commissioner
Fox News Wednesday 19 August 2026, 16:45 UTC 1 min read
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Fox News Flash top headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is nominating Heidi Overton, deputy assistant for domestic policy, as the next FDA commissioner. Overton, a physician, is known for her pro-life views and Trump said she has been a "ROCKSTAR" in his administration so far. "Dr. Overton will continue putting AMERICA FIRST, and creating a HEALTHY AMERICA," Trump said in a Truth Social post. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APP This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Heidi Overton, deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council, during an executive order signing in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (Bonnie Cash/UPI/Bloomberg via Getty Images) James Cirrone is a writer on the Breaking/Trending News team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to [email protected].
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