White House Taps Advisor Heidi Overton for FDA Nomination
The White House is expected to announce Dr. Heidi Overton, a White House adviser, as President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Overton currently serves as deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council…
Denver, CO, August 19, 2026 —
The White House is reportedly preparing to nominate Dr. Heidi Overton, a current White House adviser, to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Dr. Overton currently holds the position of deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. Her prior experience includes serving in various roles during the first Trump administration.
The announcement is expected to come from the White House. Further details regarding the nomination process and Dr. Overton’s specific qualifications were not immediately available.
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