FDA nominee voices support for vaccines at Senate hearing scrutinizing Trump administration efforts

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Dr. Heidi Overton testifies during her nomination to be Commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration at the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)