Doctor nominated to lead FDA after pushing abortion-med limits
By The BriefBrief
Dr. Heidi Overton, who has pushed the FDA to restrict abortion medications, has been nominated to lead the agency. Overton described the overturning of Roe v. Wade as “a huge victory for life.”
WHO:Dr. Heidi Overton
WHAT:Dr. Heidi Overton was nominated to lead the FDA after pushing for restrictions on abortion medications.
WHEN:Reported Aug 19, 2026 at 6:22 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Overton’s nomination follows her efforts to push the FDA to restrict abortion medications.
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