Watch live: Trump’s pick to lead FDA faces Senate confirmation hearing

Dr. Heidi Overton, a preventive medicine physician and White House domestic policy aide, is testifying before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions for confirmation as FDA commissioner. During the hearing, Overton is expected to address questions regarding vaccines. As an outspoken abortion critic, she would oversee the ongoing FDA review of mifepristone, which is currently the leading abortion pill in the United States. The Senate confirmation process is proceeding this Thursday.