Coverage dated November 11, 2026

Senate committee sets key vote for Trump FDA nominee

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The Senate health committee scheduled a key vote next week for Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even as her path forward is not assured. According to a committee press release, the vote on Overton’s nomination is scheduled for Nov. 18.

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STAT
STAT+: Cassidy sets key vote on Overton, even as he remains undecided on nominee to lead FDA (opens STAT)
Published Nov 11, 2026
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Cassidy said he and other GOP lawmakers are undecided on Heidi Overton to lead the FDA.
The Hill
Senate committee sets key vote for Trump FDA nominee (opens The Hill)
Published Nov 11, 2026
The Hill's feed description
The Senate health committee scheduled a key vote next week for Dr. Heidi Overton to serve as commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), even as her path forward is not assured. According to a committee press release, the vote on Overton’s nomination is scheduled for Nov. 18.