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 Reshapes Foreign Policy With Tariff Diplomacy
Trump is leveraging tariffs to broker peace, restructure global trade, and secure concessions from U.S. allies and rivals.
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Trump Secures Trade Wins, but Rare-Earth Standoff With China Persists
Beijing’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains remains a challenge for the Trump administration.
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Trump Ends Tariff Exemptions on All Low-Cost Shipments, Sets Levies on Copper and Brazil Imports
Previously, only low-price goods direct from China faced levies under Trump’s America First tariff regime.
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US, China to Resume Trade Talks Ahead of August Deadline
‘We’re very close to a deal with China,’ Trump said.
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Rubio Praises Vance as Strong 2028 Candidate but Keeps Door Open for Himself
Both Rubio and Vance have emerged as top Republican contenders for the 2028 presidential race.
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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 Reshapes Foreign Policy With Tariff Diplomacy
Trump is leveraging tariffs to broker peace, restructure global trade, and secure concessions from U.S. allies and rivals.
|
Trump Secures Trade Wins, but Rare-Earth Standoff With China Persists
Beijing’s dominance over critical mineral supply chains remains a challenge for the Trump administration.
|
Trump Ends Tariff Exemptions on All Low-Cost Shipments, Sets Levies on Copper and Brazil Imports
Previously, only low-price goods direct from China faced levies under Trump’s America First tariff regime.
|
US, China to Resume Trade Talks Ahead of August Deadline
‘We’re very close to a deal with China,’ Trump said.
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Rubio Praises Vance as Strong 2028 Candidate but Keeps Door Open for Himself
Both Rubio and Vance have emerged as top Republican contenders for the 2028 presidential race.
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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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