Emel Akan
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Emel Akan is a senior White House correspondent for The Epoch Times, where she covers the policies of the Trump administration. Previously, she reported on the Biden administration and the first term of President Trump. Before her journalism career, she worked in investment banking at JPMorgan. She holds an MBA from Georgetown University.
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Trump Signs Order to Dismantle Department of Education
The order says the education secretary shall facilitate the closure of the department.
Trump to Sign Order Dismantling the Department of Education
The president had promised on the campaign trail to get rid of the agency and place education back with states.
Putin Agrees to Limited Cease-Fire on Energy Targets Following Call With Trump
Zelenskyy responded, saying Ukraine would support a cease-fire on energy infrastructure.
Trump Visits Kennedy Center as New Chair, Announces Plans to Overhaul Venue
Trump earlier criticized the venue for hosting drag shows and other programs he deemed counter to traditional American values.
Exclusive: Trump Adviser Alina Habba Sounds Alarm on ‘Human Extortion’
Habba discusses the administration’s efforts to combat human trafficking, clears up remarks about Andrew Tate, and provides an update on the Epstein files.
Trump Meets With Senate Republicans as Government Shutdown Concerns Persist
‘If there’s a shutdown, it’s only because of the Democrats,’ Trump said, while Schumer announced he would vote to keep the government open.
Trump Expresses Confidence That US Will Acquire Greenland During Meeting With NATO Chief
‘We need that for international security,’ Trump said of the island.
Trump Withdraws Nominee for CDC Director, Dave Weldon
Dr. Dave Weldon is no longer poised to take over the health agency.
Years of China’s Unfair Trade Practices at Core of Trump’s Steel, Aluminum Tariffs
Both the Trump and Biden administrations have accused China of dumping cheap steel on the global market, harming U.S. producers.
Steve Witkoff Going to Qatar to Negotiate Israel–Hamas Hostage Deal
Both Israel and Hamas expressed optimism over the upcoming talks.
