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Trump Nominates Dr. Heidi Overton as FDA Commissioner

by Shari Barbanel | August 31, 2026

President Donald Trump announced his nomination of Heidi Overton, MD, PhD as the commissioner for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton would replace Dr. Marty Makary who resigned in May 2026. Kyle Diamantas, JD, has been serving as acting commissioner. Overton is a physician and health care policy leader currently served as deputy assistant to ...

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