Dr. Overton is a fierce opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Category: Appointments and Executive Changes
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Trump to Nominate Heidi Overton, a Top Domestic Policy Aide, for F.D.A. Commissioner
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Home Depot Reports Higher Sales, but Its C.E.O. Isn’t There to Spread the News
The New York Times – Business:Investors got a shock last week when the retailer said that Ted Decker, the chief executive, would take a medical leave. Tuesday’s earnings brought a more welcome surprise.
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Who Is the New White House Counsel?
The New York Times – On the Runway:President Trump appointed his former personal lawyer Will Scharf as White House counsel. Maggie Haberman, our White House correspondent, explains how Scharf might help the president avoid congressional oversight at a critical time.
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Despite Mamdani’s Attempts to Appease, Many Business Leaders Remain Wary
The New York Times – On the Runway:The mayor’s attempt to create a business advisory council has been hampered by some concern that joining the council may be perceived as an endorsement of Mr. Mamdani.
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Ted Decker, CEO of Home Depot, Is Taking Medical Leave
The New York Times – Business:Ted Decker is expected to return in a few months, and two executives have been appointed to oversee his duties in the interim.
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Trump Picks Project 2025 Co-Author for Role That Would Oversee Any Reflecting Pool Review
The New York Times – On the Runway:Dennis Kirk, a former adviser to Tulsi Gabbard, is President Trump’s nominee for inspector general for the Interior Department.
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Trump Names Will Scharf as White House Counsel
The New York Times – On the Runway:The president said Mr. Scharf, a deeply conservative lawyer and the current staff secretary, would replace David Warrington in early September.
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Trump Restarts Battle to Fire Sitting Fed Governor Lisa Cook
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration, rebuffed by the Supreme Court in its first attempt to fire Lisa D. Cook, sent the Federal Reserve governor a letter saying it was “considering” removing her from the job.
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What’s Behind the A.I. Shake-Up at Google
The New York Times – Business:A new role for Demis Hassabis, the head of Google’s artificial intelligence unit, reflects reality at the tech giant. Investors remain worried.
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Why So Many C.E.O.s Are Getting a Chief of Staff
The New York Times – Business:The position as a trusted sounding board is in high demand as business gets more complex — and everyone wants to get in on the latest bureaucratic fad.
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Star Scholar Jason Arday Resigns From Cambridge
The New York Times – On the Runway:Jason Arday was hired by the University of Cambridge in 2023 as the youngest Black professor in its history. Doubt has since been cast on his academic qualifications and claims about his life.