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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LATEST
Trump Extends Sanctions Waiver for Syria After Meeting With Al-Sharaa
The sanctions imposed by the Caesar Act limit international banks’ ability to underwrite reconstruction financing.
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Trump Hosts Syrian President at White House
The visit marks the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the White House since the country gained independence from France in 1946.
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Washington Honors Veterans With Patriotic Parade
This year’s event marked the third annual parade honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
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Trump Grants Hungary Exemption From Russia Energy Sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Budapest will be spared restrictions on oil and gas imports as part of broader energy cooperation with the U.S.
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Trump Urges Senate Republicans to End Filibuster Today
Not ending the long-standing parliamentary tool ‘would be a tragic mistake,’ Trump warned the GOP lawmakers.
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Trump Says He Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China, Other Countries
The United States is currently winning the AI race, Trump said, but giving China advanced chips will provide it with ‘an equal advantage’ in the competition.
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Key Takeaways From Trump’s Asia Trip
The president announced that the United States and China had reached a one-year agreement to resolve several contentious issues.
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White House Ballroom a Classical, Beautiful, and Long Overdue Project, Architects Say
‘When you look at classical architecture, it conveys a sense of elegance and majesty,’ an architectural designer said. ‘It’s meant to uplift the spirit.’
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Trump Meets NATO Chief as US Toughens Russia Sanctions
The United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oil companies on the same day.
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US Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. ‘is prepared to take further action if necessary’ and called on Moscow to immediately agree to a cease-fire.
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Trump Extends Sanctions Waiver for Syria After Meeting With Al-Sharaa
The sanctions imposed by the Caesar Act limit international banks’ ability to underwrite reconstruction financing.
|
Trump Hosts Syrian President at White House
The visit marks the first time a Syrian head of state has visited the White House since the country gained independence from France in 1946.
|
Washington Honors Veterans With Patriotic Parade
This year’s event marked the third annual parade honoring the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
|
Trump Grants Hungary Exemption From Russia Energy Sanctions
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said Budapest will be spared restrictions on oil and gas imports as part of broader energy cooperation with the U.S.
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Trump Urges Senate Republicans to End Filibuster Today
Not ending the long-standing parliamentary tool ‘would be a tragic mistake,’ Trump warned the GOP lawmakers.
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Trump Says He Won’t Let Nvidia Sell Advanced Chips to China, Other Countries
The United States is currently winning the AI race, Trump said, but giving China advanced chips will provide it with ‘an equal advantage’ in the competition.
|
Key Takeaways From Trump’s Asia Trip
The president announced that the United States and China had reached a one-year agreement to resolve several contentious issues.
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White House Ballroom a Classical, Beautiful, and Long Overdue Project, Architects Say
‘When you look at classical architecture, it conveys a sense of elegance and majesty,’ an architectural designer said. ‘It’s meant to uplift the spirit.’
|
Trump Meets NATO Chief as US Toughens Russia Sanctions
The United States announced a new round of sanctions targeting Russian oil companies on the same day.
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US Sanctions Major Russian Oil Companies
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. ‘is prepared to take further action if necessary’ and called on Moscow to immediately agree to a cease-fire.
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