Trump expected to nominate Heidi Overton as new FDA commissioner

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Heidi Overton as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to a source familiar with the decision.

Overton's selection would mark a new chapter for the agency following a period of volatile leadership, though the article provides no further details about her background or the nomination process.

The announcement was reported in an August 18, 2026 article, and the source indicated that the nomination is pending formal confirmation.