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Health · Public health · published 2026-08-19 · via Endpoints News

White House names vaccine-requirement opponent as next FDA commissioner

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that Heidi Overton will be nominated to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton has previously voiced opposition to vaccine requirements and to the availability of abortion pills. The announcement follows reports that she was the leading candidate for the position.

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