Emine Yücel

Emine Yücel is a national political reporter for TPM. A native of Istanbul, Turkey, Emine previously worked at PBS’ Washington Week and NewsHour Weekend and NPR’s Investigations Team. Emine double majored in African American studies and Neuroscience at Northwestern University, where she also competed on the varsity fencing team. She later received her master’s degree in Social Justice and Investigative Reporting from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern.
Congressional Watchdog Says DOGE Cuts to Head Start Violated Federal Law
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07.24.25 | 5:15 pm
Republicans Pass Trump’s Rescissions Package, Blindly Letting Exec Branch Claw Back Billions 
The measure would slash funding for NPR, PBS and foreign aid.
07.18.25 | 6:43 am
WH Is Ignoring Senate GOP’s Requests for Details on DOGE Cuts It Wants Congress to Swallow
“The rescissions package has a big problem — nobody really knows what program reductions are in it,” Sen. Susan Collins said.
07.16.25 | 12:41 pm
Trump Threatens Senate GOPers Wary of Ceding Their Authority to the Executive Branch
INSIDE: Thom Tillis seeks his truth ... Fox News and the House Republicans make their union official
07.12.25 | 7:45 am