Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration

Dr. Heidi Overton, a close White House aide and medical doctor, has been nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA, facing challenges balancing drug pricing reforms, vaccine controversies, and regulatory shifts influenced by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Her nomination signals potential rollbacks on abortion pill rules and a continuation of the administration's health priorities.

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