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UPDATED Aug 20, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Aug 19, 2026 at 12:06 AM ET

Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

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President Donald Trump nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. The nomination is the key personnel step described in the article.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Nominated Dr. Heidi Overton to be the next commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration
WHEN: Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: This is a personnel appointment nomination for the FDA commissioner role.
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