Follow live: FDA nominee Marty Makary testifies at confirmation hearing

Makary will face questions about the agency's next chapter, particularly under the shadow of administration-wide cost-cutting measures.

Log In    Subscribe Live Coverage   Marty Makary, Trump's pick for FDA commissioner, testifies before Senate panel By Lizzy Lawrence and Sarah Owermohle Noam Galai/Getty Images for HBO Marty Makary, President Trump's nominee to lead the FDA, is appearing before a Senate committee this morning for his confirmation hearing. The doctor, author, and critic of the medical establishment will face questions about the agency's next chapter, particularly under the shadow of administration-wide cost-cutting measures and a supercharged focus on chronic diseases. Follow STAT's live updates for key moments and analysis. Follow Live Sign up for D.C. Diagnosis Washington never stops. Cut through the noise with our essential updates on health care politics and policy. Learn more. In Case You Missed It On path to likely confirmation as NIH director, Bhattacharya toes the party line By Eric Boodman Marty Makary, Trump nominee to lead FDA, pledges to avoid conflicts if confirmed By Lizzy Lawrence Truth-teller or reflexive contrarian: Which Marty Makary would run the FDA? By Lizzy Lawrence Trump administration rehires some FDA employees it fired By Lizzy Lawrence Don't miss out on another STAT Investigation Unlock the world of health and medicine with a subscription to STAT+ Learn more STAT, 1 Exchange Place, Boston, MA ©2025, All Rights Reserved. I no longer wish to receive STAT emails Update Newsletter Preferences • Contact Us • Advertise with Us