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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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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP News Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Trump and Dr.

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Heidi Overton, a top White House aide, to lead the Food and Drug Administration AP News

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This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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  1. 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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Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Trump and Dr.

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