President Donald Trump announced on August 19, 2026, that he has appointed Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as the new commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Overton, who is currently a physician and a senior domestic policy adviser on health issues at the White House, will assume leadership of the FDA if confirmed. The agency has recently experienced significant staff turnover.
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Trump appoints Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner
President Trump has appointed Dr. Heidi Overton as the new commissioner of the FDA, pending confirmation. Overton currently serves as a top health policy adviser at the White House and will lead the agency amid recent staff changes.
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