WATCH LIVE: Senators question Heidi Overton in confirmation hearing for FDA commissioner
Also reported by ABC News
Summary
President Donald Trump's nominee for the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner, Dr. Heidi Overton, is appearing before the Senate for a confirmation hearing. Senators will ask her about her plans for vaccines, the abortion pill, and other products regulated by the FDA.Key Facts
- Dr. Heidi Overton is nominated by President Trump to lead the FDA.
- The Senate confirmation hearing is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
- Senators will likely question her about vaccine policies.
- The abortion pill and other FDA-regulated products will also be topics of discussion.
- Overton is a physician and has worked closely with President Trump and conservative groups.
- Some senators may challenge her because of her past work with Trump's agenda.
- The hearing is part of the process to approve her as FDA commissioner.
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