Breaking News: The Senate narrowly voted to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as head of the F.D.A., which hasn’t had a permanent chief for over a year.

View in browser | nytimes.com   BREAKING NEWS The Senate narrowly voted to confirm Dr. Robert Califf as head of the F.D.A., which hasn't had a permanent chief for over a year. Tuesday, February 15, 2022 1:21 PM EST The narrow 50-46 decision underscored the divisions on both sides of the aisle over agency policies on opioids and abortion medications and Dr. Califf's ties to the drug industry. Read the latest   ADVERTISEMENT You received this email because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Breaking News Alerts. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to the Times Get the NYT app Change Your Email Privacy Policy Contact Advertise California Notice The New York Times Company, 620 Eighth Avenue, New York, NY 10018