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Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration - AP News
Associated PressWednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP News
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Associated Press published: Trump picks Dr. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration - AP News
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