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Trump nominates aide Heidi Overton to lead US Food and Drug Administration

First publishedAug 19, 00:38 UTC
Last updatedAug 19, 19:30 UTC · 9m ago
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US President Donald Trump has nominated Dr Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton, if confirmed by the Senate, would replace former FDA chief Marty Makary, who resigned in May after clashing with the White House over the safety of flavoured vapes.

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US President Donald Trump has nominated Dr Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton, if confirmed by the Senate, would replace former FDA chief Marty Makary, who resigned in May after clashing with the White House over the safety of flavoured vapes. "Dr Heidi has been a ROCKSTAR in my Administration," Trump posted on Wednesday. "She is known to take on the HARDEST issues, and bring me solutions that work best for the Country." Overton, who briefs Trump on health issues, spoke at an Oval Office announcement earlier this month about reducing the number of vaccinations required for children.

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US President Donald Trump has nominated Dr Heidi Overton, a White House domestic policy aide, to lead the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton, if confirmed by the Senate, would replace former FDA chief Marty Makary, who resigned in May after clashing with the White House over the safety of flavoured vapes.
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14 outlets, average source rating 7.5/10.
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    Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

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