STAT+: How a Trump loyalist got the FDA nomination
What you need to know about Heidi Overton, and Erica Schwartz's first speech to CDC staff.
The Trump administration selected Heidi Overton, deputy director of domestic policy for the White House, to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has been a significant health policymaker behind the scenes, according to two sources familiar with her influence within the administration. She has worked closely with Secretary Kennedy, Dr. Oz, and others to implement a transformative health agenda. Trump praised Overton as a "RockSTAR" for tackling the toughest issues and delivering solutions that benefit the nation.
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