Emel Akan
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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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As Republicans Push for Tax Cuts, Here Are the Obstacles They Face
Fiscal conservatives are concerned that altering the budget rules could undermine fiscal discipline and worsen the already large deficit.
Trump Announces 25 Percent Tariffs on Imported Cars
The auto tariff will take effect on April 2, when the United States will impose broad reciprocal tariffs on its trading partners.
Trump Admin Invokes ‘State Secrets Privilege’ to Block Release of Deportation Information
By invoking the privilege, the administration can avoid releasing information about its deportations of alleged members of a Venezuelan gang.
Trump Announces Hyundai’s $21 Billion Investment in Louisiana
‘This investment is a clear demonstration that tariffs very strongly work,’ the president says.
Trump Signs Order to Dismantle Department of Education
The order says the education secretary shall facilitate the closure of the department.
Trump to Sign Order Dismantling the Department of Education
The president had promised on the campaign trail to get rid of the agency and place education back with states.
Putin Agrees to Limited Cease-Fire on Energy Targets Following Call With Trump
Zelenskyy responded, saying Ukraine would support a cease-fire on energy infrastructure.
Trump Visits Kennedy Center as New Chair, Announces Plans to Overhaul Venue
Trump earlier criticized the venue for hosting drag shows and other programs he deemed counter to traditional American values.
Exclusive: Trump Adviser Alina Habba Sounds Alarm on ‘Human Extortion’
Habba discusses the administration’s efforts to combat human trafficking, clears up remarks about Andrew Tate, and provides an update on the Epstein files.
Trump Meets With Senate Republicans as Government Shutdown Concerns Persist
‘If there’s a shutdown, it’s only because of the Democrats,’ Trump said, while Schumer announced he would vote to keep the government open.
