Event Brief
Trump taps Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA
By The BriefBrief · Sources (14)
Filed: Aug 20, 2026 at 7:07 AM ET
Summary: President Trump has selected Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House health policy aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. The article notes Overton’s support for Trump’s health agenda, including efforts to overhaul the childhood vaccine schedule that drew criticism from medical experts.
WHO: President Trump; Dr. Heidi Overton
WHAT: Trump tapped Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration.
WHEN: Aug 19, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: This is a presidential appointment to lead the FDA.
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