Dr. Marty Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, was confirmed as the new FDA commissioner in a 56-44 Senate vote.

The US Senate confirmed Dr. Marty Makary as the new FDA commissioner in a 56-44 vote. Makary, a Johns Hopkins surgeon, faces challenges at the FDA, including navigating vaccine policies and the contentious issue of abortion medication mifepristone. He supports vaccines but has expressed views favoring natural immunity over vaccine-induced immunity. His confirmation comes amid potential budget cuts and staff reductions at the FDA.