The Latest Breaking News from Heidi Overton

Califf, Gottlieb and Sharpless Urge FDA to Rebuild Its Workforce as HHS Says It Is Investing in Staff

Former FDA chiefs Califf, Gottlieb, and Sharpless urged the agency to rebuild staff after 2025 cuts, as HHS says it is rehiring. What it means for patients.

Medical Daily · Oct 16

FDA Will Likely Stay Without a Confirmed Commissioner into November as Senate Panel Holds Off on Overton Vote

No Senate committee vote on FDA nominee Heidi Overton is expected before the midterms, leaving the agency under acting leadership through fall.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

Anti-Abortion Group Gives FDA 60 Days to Act on Mifepristone or Face Endangered Species Act Lawsuit

Students for Life gave the FDA 60 days to test mifepristone's environmental effects or face a lawsuit. What it means for patients now.

Medical Daily · Sep 26

Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearing

Dr Heidi Overton faces confirmation hearing weeks after standing behind Trump as he suggested shot could be ‘quite lethal’

The Guardian - US · Sep 24

Senators question FDA nominee Overton about her views on abortion pill and vaccines

President Donald Trump’s pick to run the Food and Drug Administration will face questions from Senate lawmakers considering her nomination

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Anti-vax ally of RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown in bid to run FDA

President Donald Trump’s nominee to take over the Food and Drug Administration is set to answer questions Thursday

The Independent UK · Sep 24

Trump’s FDA Pick Heidi Overton Faces Republican Resistance as Bill Cassidy Calls Vaccine Order Role ‘Almost Disqualifying’

President Donald Trump’s choice of Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration faced Republican resistance Wednesday as Senate Health Committee Chair Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said her role in the administration’s vaccine order was "almost disqualifying."

Benzinga · Aug 20

Doctor who pushed FDA to restrict abortion meds is nominated to lead the agency

Dr. Heidi Overton called the overturning of Roe v. Wade ‘a huge victory for life’

The Independent UK · Aug 19

Who Is Dr. Heidi Overton? Trump's FDA Nominee Once Stood By Him Over False Autism-Vaccine Claim

President Trump nominates Dr. Heidi Overton to lead the FDA, sparking controversy over her stance on vaccination protocols and facing a divided Senate for confirmation amidst ongoing public health challenges.

International Business Times UK · Aug 19

Trump nominates staunch abortion critic Dr. Heidi Overton to lead FDA

Democratic lawmakers quickly and forcefully denounced Trump’s pick online

The Independent UK · Aug 19