Trump to tap Heidi Overton as FDA commissioner

President Trump has nominated White House aide Heidi Overton to serve as the FDA commissioner, as first reported by Bloomberg. Overton currently holds the position of deputy director of the White House Domestic Policy Council. This appointment follows a period of instability at the agency after the departure of former commissioner Marty Makary. Overton was among several candidates considered for the role and recently attended an Oval Office signing regarding the overhaul of childhood health policies.