Politics● ElevatedSep 24 · Sep 24, 2026, 9:02 AM
Abortion Pills, Vaccines and Food Safety: F.D.A. Nominee Heidi Overton Faces Senate Confirmation Hearing
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Dr. Heidi Overton has called mifepristone “dangerous to women.” As a White House aide, she worked to reduce the number of vaccines recommended for children.
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