Emel Akan
Reporter
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 Highlights US Policy Shift From Aid to Trade in Summit With African Leaders
The U.S. president said his strategy of focusing on trade over aid would prove ‘far more effective and sustainable’ in the long run.
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Trump, Netanyahu Meet for 2nd Consecutive Day at White House to Discuss Gaza
The meeting comes as a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas nears completion.
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Trump Hosts Netanyahu at White House Amid Push for Gaza Cease-Fire, Iran Peace Deal
The two leaders met for the third time this year as the United States works to broker a new hostage deal and cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
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Bands, Flags, Fireworks: Washington Celebrates America’s 249th Birthday
This year’s parade featured marching bands, fife and drum corps, military units, giant balloons, drill teams, floats, and equestrian groups.
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Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law During July 4 Celebration
The bill marks a major political victory for Trump, allowing him to advance much of his domestic agenda from tax cuts to border security.
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Trump Says Call With Putin Yields No Progress
Trump expresses disappointment as his latest attempt to broker a Russia-Ukraine cease-fire ends with no breakthrough.
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America Can Beat China in Manufacturing: Eric Trump
A paradigm shift is needed, especially in how young people perceive college degrees and manufacturing jobs, Eric Trump told The Epoch Times.
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Trump Opens ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as Senate Passes His One Big Beautiful Bill
The new detention center, located deep in the Everglades, can hold up to 3,000 illegal immigrants.
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Trump to Attend Opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida
‘The facility will have up to 5,000 beds to house, process, and deport criminal illegal aliens,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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Trump Says US to Send Tariff Letters to Trade Partners Before July 9 Deadline
Trump announced plans to notify countries that they can continue trading with the U.S. but will face substantial tariffs.
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Trump Highlights US Policy Shift From Aid to Trade in Summit With African Leaders
The U.S. president said his strategy of focusing on trade over aid would prove ‘far more effective and sustainable’ in the long run.
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Trump, Netanyahu Meet for 2nd Consecutive Day at White House to Discuss Gaza
The meeting comes as a cease-fire agreement between Israel and Hamas nears completion.
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Trump Hosts Netanyahu at White House Amid Push for Gaza Cease-Fire, Iran Peace Deal
The two leaders met for the third time this year as the United States works to broker a new hostage deal and cease-fire between Israel and Hamas.
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Bands, Flags, Fireworks: Washington Celebrates America’s 249th Birthday
This year’s parade featured marching bands, fife and drum corps, military units, giant balloons, drill teams, floats, and equestrian groups.
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Trump Signs ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Into Law During July 4 Celebration
The bill marks a major political victory for Trump, allowing him to advance much of his domestic agenda from tax cuts to border security.
|
Trump Says Call With Putin Yields No Progress
Trump expresses disappointment as his latest attempt to broker a Russia-Ukraine cease-fire ends with no breakthrough.
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America Can Beat China in Manufacturing: Eric Trump
A paradigm shift is needed, especially in how young people perceive college degrees and manufacturing jobs, Eric Trump told The Epoch Times.
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Trump Opens ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ as Senate Passes His One Big Beautiful Bill
The new detention center, located deep in the Everglades, can hold up to 3,000 illegal immigrants.
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Trump to Attend Opening of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in Florida
‘The facility will have up to 5,000 beds to house, process, and deport criminal illegal aliens,’ White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said.
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Trump Says US to Send Tariff Letters to Trade Partners Before July 9 Deadline
Trump announced plans to notify countries that they can continue trading with the U.S. but will face substantial tariffs.
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