FDA Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Pushback Over Past Weedkiller Endorsement

By Ed Silverman · STAT News · 2026-08-21

According to STAT News, the nomination of Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration has encountered resistance within the Senate. While Overton is a longtime ally of President Trump, her previous support for a specific weedkiller manufacturing policy has alienated me