A Republican senator is testing her stance on abortion rights amid a high-profile nomination battle, putting pressure on her role as a moderate voice in Congress. The nominee, a physician tapped to lead the Food and Drug Administration, faces scrutiny over her past statements and potential impact on reproductive health policies. Her confirmation hearing in the Senate committee marks a pivotal moment for lawmakers balancing party loyalty with long-standing positions on abortion access. The outcome could reshape how Senate Republicans handle contentious health appointments in the future.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) is in the middle of a fight over a Trump health nominee, presenting a key test of her commitment to being an abortion-rights Republican. Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will testify Thursday in the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP)...
