STAT+: Will Heidi Overton get to run the FDA?

You’re reading the web edition of D.C. Diagnosis, STAT’s twice-weekly newsletter about the politics and policy of health and medicine. Sign up here to receive it in your inbox on Tuesdays and Thursdays. RFK Jr. paid tribute to the late actor and former evangelist Marjoe Gortner in New Mexico, where the health secretary was photographed with country musician Lyle Lovett, who performed at Kennedy’s third wedding. Send news tips and songs about complicated relationships to [email protected] or John_Wilkerson.07 on Signal. The curious Overton situation A Senate committee chair typically holds a vote on a presidential nomination when the chair knows there are enough yes votes for confirmation. At least that’s the case when the White House and the Senate are controlled by the same party. STAT+ Exclusive Story Already have an account? Log in This article is exclusive to STAT+ subscribers Unlock this article — plus daily intelligence on Capitol Hill and the life sciences industry — by subscribing to STAT+. Already have an account? Log in View All Plans To read the rest of this story subscribe to STAT+. Subscribe