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September 24, 2026
Dr. Heidi Overton Defends Vaccine Safety Amid Senate Confirmation Hearing
- Dr. Heidi Overton defended the safety of the MMR vaccine during her Senate confirmation hearing, countering previous claims made by President Trump.
- Senator Bill Cassidy pressed Overton to clarify her stance on vaccine safety and the administration's recent recommendations to alter childhood vaccination schedules.
- If confirmed, Overton will oversee contentious FDA initiatives, including evaluations of abortion medication and regulations on flavored e-cigarettes.
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- Heidi Overton, Trump's FDA nominee, to appear before Senate panelSep 24, 2026 at 4:03 AM · AP
- Trump’s FDA pick to face scrutiny over abortion pill access at confirmation hearingSep 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM · NBC
- Trump’s FDA pick to face scrutiny on vaccines, abortion pillSep 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM · Washington Post
- Abortion Pills, Vaccines and Food Safety: F.D.A. Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Senate Confirmation HearingSep 24, 2026 at 9:02 AM · NYT
- Anti-vax ally of RFK Jr. faces Senate showdown in bid to run FDASep 24, 2026 at 9:33 AM · Independent
- Trump FDA pick tests Collins on abortionSep 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM · The Hill
- Major pro-life group threatens to sue Trump FDA over abortion pill's alleged environmental risksSep 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM · Fox News
- Trump's FDA pick to face vaccine, abortion pill questions at US Senate hearingSep 24, 2026 at 10:24 AM · Reuters
- live: Trump's pick to lead FDA faces Senate confirmation hearingSep 24, 2026 at 1:57 PM · The Hill
- Trump’s nominee to lead FDA expected to face questions on vaccines, abortion in Senate hearingSep 24, 2026 at 2:52 PM · CNN
- Trump’s FDA nominee says MMR shot is ‘safe and effective’ at Senate hearingSep 24, 2026 at 4:25 PM · The Guardian
- Trump’s FDA nominee questioned on vaccines and abortion stance in Senate hearingSep 24, 2026 at 8:59 PM · Independent
- Trump FDA pick dodges vaccine, abortion questions at Senate confirmation hearingSep 24, 2026 at 9:14 PM · The Hill
- FDA pick sidesteps tough questionsSep 24, 2026 at 9:55 PM · The Hill