Heidi Overton confirmed as FDA Commissioner

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[UPDATE] Senators question FDA nominee Overton about her views on the abortion pill and vaccines (first reported at 2026-09-24T04:03:39Z)
Senators say they have “serious concerns” about Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination to be the next FDA commissioner. • • Overton, a Trump domestic policy advisor and double-board certified physician, will be questioned on her role in an August EO overhauling the child vaccine schedule.
Senators say they have “serious concerns” about Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination to be the next FDA commissioner. • • Overton, a Trump domestic policy advisor and double-board certified physician, will be questioned on her role in an August EO overhauling the child vaccine schedule.
October 31NBC Reporter98%match75¢+25%
Senators say they have “serious concerns” about Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination to be the next FDA commissioner. • • Overton, a Trump domestic policy advisor and double-board certified physician, will be questioned on her role in an August EO overhauling the child vaccine schedule.
September 30NBC Reporter98%match95¢+5%
Senators say they have “serious concerns” about Dr. Heidi Overton’s nomination to be the next FDA commissioner. • • Overton, a Trump domestic policy advisor and double-board certified physician, will be questioned on her role in an August EO overhauling the child vaccine schedule.
FDA pick Overton faces heat on vaccines, abortion
FDA pick Overton faces heat on vaccines, abortion
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FDA pick Overton faces heat on vaccines, abortion
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FDA pick Overton faces heat on vaccines, abortion
Dr. Heidi Overton set for confirmation hearing as next FDA commissioner
Dr. Heidi Overton set for confirmation hearing as next FDA commissioner
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Dr. Heidi Overton set for confirmation hearing as next FDA commissioner
Senate confirmation hearing today on the nomination of Heidi Overton to be Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration
Senate confirmation hearing today on the nomination of Heidi Overton to be Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration
Senate confirmation hearing today on the nomination of Heidi Overton to be Commissioner of Food and Drug Administration
FDA nominee preps for hearing next week

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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Heidi Overton is confirmed as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration by the specified date at 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”. If Heidi Overton's nomination is formally withdrawn, this market will immediately resolve to “No”. The Senate must confirm this nominee as Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for this market to resolve to "Yes". Recess appointments without Senate confirmation will not count toward a "Yes" resolution. The primary resolution source for this market is official information from the U.S. Senate; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.