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Trump FDA Pick Dodges Key Questions on Vaccines, Birth Control and Vapes

Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, declined to give clear answers on some of the most politically charged issues facing the agency, including vaccines, birth control and vaping products. The hearing underscored how the FDA’s next leader could be forced to navigate a collision between public health science, consumer access and the administration’s broader ideological agenda.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Trump FDA Pick Heidi Overton Sidesteps Question on Whether the President Can Be Wrong

Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faced pointed questioning over vaccines, birth control and vaping during her confirmation hearing. The exchange underscored how closely the agency's future could be tied to political loyalty as much as scientific judgment. Overton declined to say whether Trump can ever be wrong, a moment that sharpened concerns among lawmakers and public health observers about the independence of the nation's top drug regulator.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

Heidi Overton's FDA Nomination Raises Questions on Trump’s Influence

Heidi Overton, nominated to lead the FDA, faced intense scrutiny over her stances on vaccines, birth control, and vaping products. Her evasive responses have reignited debates about the influence of former President Trump on public health policy.

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World Politics & Diplomacy11h ago

Pope Leo XIV Hails Youth 'Energy and Commitment' as 700,000 Pack Paris Mass

Pope Leo XIV drew an estimated 700,000 worshippers to an open-air Mass in Paris, praising young Catholics for the "enthusiasm, energy and commitment" they bring to the Church. The event, staged on the Place de la Concorde during his four-day visit to France, blended religious pageantry with political symbolism, as senior French figures and presidential hopefuls looked on.

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