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Heidi Overton Eyes FDA Leadership | Philadelphia News
President Trump has named Heidi Overton, a top White House aide and medical doctor, to lead the FDA — a move that promises faster drug approvals and lower prices but sparks controversy over her stance on abortion pills and industry ties. Backed by the president and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Overton brings a conservative policy pedigree and deep ties to Trump’s health agenda. Yet, Democrats and activists warn she may roll back key protections and align too closely with corporate interests. With the Senate poised to grill her on past positions and the agency still grappling with…
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