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August 20, 2026 · Industry Watch

Heidi Overton tipped for FDA chief

The current Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council is expected to be nominated as the next FDA commissioner.

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Heidi Overton tipped for FDA chief
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President Trump is anticipated to nominate Dr Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration. According to a report from Food Safety News, the move comes as the administration looks to fill the top spot at the agency.

Overton currently serves as the Deputy Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. Her professional background includes a tenure as the vice chair and chief policy officer for the Centre for a.

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