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 Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
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Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
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Trump Unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ Initiative, New Battleship Class to Boost Sea Power
The president introduces new plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding and expand the Navy’s ship inventory.
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Trump Says Lower Drug Prices Will Help Secure Midterm Wins for GOP
At a North Carolina rally, the president spoke about his push for most-favored-nation pricing on drugs.
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2 More Heritage Foundation Board Members Resign
Another board member, Robert P. George, a Princeton University professor, resigned last month.
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White House Announces Historic Reduction in Red Tape
The federal government cut 646 regulations in 2025, exceeding the goal set by the president.
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Trump Vows to Reduce Home Prices With ‘Aggressive‘ Housing Plans
The president suggested that increased illegal immigration under the previous administration has significantly contributed to rising home prices.
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Trump Highlights Measures to Drive Down Costs in Prime-Time Address
The president said his administration ‘inherited a mess’ and is fixing the economy with a series of policies.
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Trump Defends Susie Wiles After Vanity Fair Article
Speaking to the New York Post, the president said he wasn’t offended by Wiles’s choice of words.
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US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
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Trump Is Global Newsmaker of the Year: Epoch Times Readers’ Choice
Trump was selected from a shortlist of 10 global and domestic leaders who dominated the news this year.
|
Trump Says US, Ukraine ‘A Lot Closer’ to Peace Plan Agreement After Meeting With Zelenskyy
Lingering territorial disputes—particularly around the heavily Russian-occupied Donbas region—still have to be resolved.
|
Trump Unveils ‘Golden Fleet’ Initiative, New Battleship Class to Boost Sea Power
The president introduces new plans to revive U.S. shipbuilding and expand the Navy’s ship inventory.
|
Trump Says Lower Drug Prices Will Help Secure Midterm Wins for GOP
At a North Carolina rally, the president spoke about his push for most-favored-nation pricing on drugs.
|
2 More Heritage Foundation Board Members Resign
Another board member, Robert P. George, a Princeton University professor, resigned last month.
|
White House Announces Historic Reduction in Red Tape
The federal government cut 646 regulations in 2025, exceeding the goal set by the president.
|
Trump Vows to Reduce Home Prices With ‘Aggressive‘ Housing Plans
The president suggested that increased illegal immigration under the previous administration has significantly contributed to rising home prices.
|
Trump Highlights Measures to Drive Down Costs in Prime-Time Address
The president said his administration ‘inherited a mess’ and is fixing the economy with a series of policies.
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Trump Defends Susie Wiles After Vanity Fair Article
Speaking to the New York Post, the president said he wasn’t offended by Wiles’s choice of words.
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US Extends ‘Robust’ Security Guarantees to Ukraine as Part of Peace Negotiations
U.S. officials said Trump will seek Senate approval for new guarantees that are similar to NATO’s Article 5 protections.
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