Heidi Overton, Trump’s FDA commissioner nominee, to face Senate confirmation hearing

Heidi Overton has been nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

She is scheduled to appear before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee on Thursday for a confirmation hearing, where senators are expected to question her on various issues.

Overton will take over from Marty Makary, who was recently removed from the post. The hearing will likely focus on her plans for the agency and any controversies surrounding her predecessor.