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UPDATED Aug 20, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Aug 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET
Trump to nominate Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
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Trump plans to nominate Heidi Overton, a domestic policy aide, for FDA commissioner.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump plans to nominate Heidi Overton for F.D.A. Commissioner.
WHEN: Reported Aug 18, 2026 at 11:01 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The nomination is being made for the FDA commissioner role.
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