Leadership

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) faces a challenge regarding her stance on abortion as she evaluates Dr. Heidi Overton, President Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Dr. Overton is scheduled to testify before the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee on Thursday. The situation serves as a significant test of Collins' commitment to being an abortion-rights Republican amid the confirmation process for the FDA leadership position.