FDA Nominee Confirmation Hearing

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1. 24 Sep

   Dr. Heidi Overton, a physician and top White House aide, has spent most of her career working for Trump or conservative groups aligned with his agenda.

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• 24 Sep Trump’s pick to lead FDA health agency grilled by SenateHeidi Overton, a 37-year-old White House adviser nominated by President Donald Trump to lead the FDA, faced tough questioning during her Senate confirmation hearing on September 24. Senators focused heavily on vaccine policies and safety, with Overton affirming the safety of vaccines despite recent controversies surrounding them. She avoided directly criticizing the president’s stance on vaccine policies but…The Straits Times
• 24 Sep Trump FDA pick dodges senators’ questions on abortion, vaccines, and vapingDr. Heidi Overton, nominated by President Donald Trump to be the FDA commissioner, faced tough questioning from senators during her confirmation hearing about issues like abortion, vaccines, and vaping regulations. She avoided giving direct answers on these contentious topics, frustrating both Democratic and Republican senators who pressed for clearer responses regarding her stance as a medical professional…Washington Examiner
• 24 Sep Trump’s FDA pick to face scrutiny over abortion pill access at confirmation hearingDr. Heidi Overton, a known opponent of abortion rights and proponent of former President Donald Trump's health policies, will face her Senate confirmation hearing for the position of FDA commissioner on Thursday. Senator Bill Cassidy, a key Republican committee member, is expected to question Overton about access to mifepristone, an abortion pill, given his calls for stricter regulation following Biden-era rule…NBC News
• 24 Sep Senators to question FDA nominee about her views on abortion pill and vaccinesDr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee for the FDA position, faces Senate questioning on Thursday regarding her stance on vaccines, abortion pills like mifepristone, and other controversial health policies. As a White House aide and executive at conservative groups, Overton has authored papers critical of abortion and transgender care, positions that may challenge her confirmation process. Senator Bill…Toronto Star

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