White House domestic policy aide Heidi Overton is among the final candidates the Trump administration is considering to lead the FDA. No selection has been made and it is unclear whether Overton has the backing of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy J

2026-06-24

White House domestic policy aide Heidi Overton is among the final candidates the Trump administration is considering to lead the FDA. No selection has been made and it is unclear whether Overton has the backing of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Any nominee for FDA commissioner would require Senate confirmation.