NewsWPLG Local 10 – PoliticsAugust 19, 2026Miami-Dade
President Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration
President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton, a current White House aide, to serve as the Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration. Overton currently serves as the deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
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The FDA Commissioner oversees the regulation of food, drugs, medical devices, and vaccines, impacting the safety and availability of products used by all residents.
Key Facts
- President Donald Trump announced the nomination of Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA on Wednesday.
- Dr. Heidi Overton currently serves as the deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council.
- Dr. Overton is a medical doctor.
- Dr. Overton has previously worked on health initiatives during the Trump administration's second term.
Who's Mentioned
personAndrew Ferguson“FTC Chairman”personTomoko Akane“President of the International Criminal Court”organizationFood and Drug Administration“Federal agency responsible for public health regulation”personRobert F. Kennedy Jr.“Health Secretary”personAbdoulaye Seye“ICC senior trial lawyer”personHeidi Overton“Nominee for FDA Commissioner”personDaniel Green“Cole County Circuit Judge”organizationWhite House Domestic Policy Council“Current workplace of the nominee”personPete Hegseth“Defense Secretary”personDonald Trump“President of the United States”