FDA chief’s resignation widens a leadership gap at the nation’s health department

Washington spent much of Monday waiting for smoke signals to emerge from the White House to lend clarity on FDA Commissioner Marty Makary’s future.

Marty Makary's departure from the Food and Drug Administration may remove one of the Trump administration's lightning rods for controversy.

Trump’s FDA Commissioner Marty Makary Expected to Resign

His departure on Tuesday comes after weeks of internal pressure and growing tension inside the agency, with officials reportedly anticipating a possible firing or forced exit before Makary ultimately stepped down.