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
‘Many Signs That Religion Is Coming Back,’ Trump Says at National Prayer Breakfast
Trump also said that the U.S. will step in when Christians are attacked overseas.
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US, Iran Will Hold Talks on Friday in Oman, White House Says
In an interview on Feb. 4, President Trump said the supreme leader in Iran ‘should be very worried.’
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First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
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Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
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Trump Says White House Closing In on Deal With Democrats to Avert Shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a spending package after Democrats opposed funding for DHS.
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Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
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Trump Touts $1,000 Trump Accounts for Children
The program begins on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
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Trump Admin Optimistic on Russia–Ukraine Deal Following Abu Dhabi Trilateral Talks
A U.S. official said U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian representatives agreed to meet for another round of talks next week.
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‘Many Signs That Religion Is Coming Back,’ Trump Says at National Prayer Breakfast
Trump also said that the U.S. will step in when Christians are attacked overseas.
|
US, Iran Will Hold Talks on Friday in Oman, White House Says
In an interview on Feb. 4, President Trump said the supreme leader in Iran ‘should be very worried.’
|
First Lady Hosts Freed American Israeli Hostage at the White House
Melania Trump played a key role in helping free Keith Siegel, who was released on Feb. 1, 2025.
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‘Melania’ Opens With Strong Weekend at Box Office
The first lady’s documentary grossed $7 million in its opening weekend, achieving the strongest debut for a nonfiction film in a decade.
|
Trump and First Lady Attend Premiere of ‘Melania’ in Washington
The documentary film, ‘Melania,’ debuted at the Trump-Kennedy Center ahead of its global theatrical release on Jan. 30.
|
Trump Says White House Closing In on Deal With Democrats to Avert Shutdown
The Senate failed to advance a spending package after Democrats opposed funding for DHS.
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Minnesota Agreed to Greater Cooperation, Paving Way for Reduction of Federal Agents: Homan
‘We are not surrendering our mission at all, we’re just doing [it] smarter,’ Homan said.
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Trump Touts $1,000 Trump Accounts for Children
The program begins on July 4, 2026, the 250th anniversary of American independence.
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Trump Reshapes Davos as Globalism Takes a Back Seat
Trump attended this year’s gathering in the Swiss Alps with a large delegation, and his Cabinet members used the forum to promote his policies.
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Trump Admin Optimistic on Russia–Ukraine Deal Following Abu Dhabi Trilateral Talks
A U.S. official said U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian representatives agreed to meet for another round of talks next week.
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