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 Asks Congress to Raise Taxes on Millionaires to Fund Tax Cuts, Source Says
The move would help offset the cost of sweeping tax cuts aimed at helping the middle and working class, while also protecting funding for Medicaid.
Trump Honors Military Mothers in Early Mother’s Day Celebration at White House
The president says military mothers make sacrifices ’so that all of our families can be safe and be free.’
Trump Hosts New Canadian Prime Minister Carney Amid Trade Tensions
The U.S. president brought up the idea of annexing Canada as the 51st state during his meeting with Carney, stating, ‘never say never.’
Trump Signs Order to Boost US Drug Manufacturing Ahead of Potential Pharma Tariffs
A key focus of the executive order is cutting red tape to shorten the timelines for building new plants.
Trump Proposes Cutting Government Spending by $163 Billion in New Budget Plan
The budget prioritizes dismantling what it calls a ‘weaponized’ federal bureaucracy and eliminating funding for progressive initiatives.
Trump’s National Security Adviser Waltz to Be Nominated as UN Ambassador
It came after reports suggested that Waltz would be leaving the administration.
Trump Celebrates 100 Days in Office With Michigan Auto Workers
Trump is delivering on his promise to address longstanding issues in the auto industry with his tariff strategy, a United Auto Workers member said.
Trump’s First 100 Days: A Rapid and Consequential Start
Now serving as the 47th president, Trump is picking up where he left off, expanding on key priorities from his first term.
In Trade War, China’s Chokehold on US Medicine Moves Into Spotlight
China’s iron grip on supply of critical drug ingredients has been years in the making, driven by Beijing’s strategic plan to dominate the pharma industry
White House Denies Reports Trump Considering Cutting China Tariffs Unilaterally
‘When decisions on tariffs are made, they will come directly from the president. Anything else is just pure speculation,’ an official said.
