the White House
noun
1
: the place in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. President lives
2
: the executive branch of the U.S. government
The White House announced the new appointments to the Cabinet.
White House staffers
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One person familiar with the nomination said the Democratic donations were litigated during the confirmation process, yet it was listed by the White House as a reason for Isaacman’s removal over the weekend.
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
The two had appeared on the White House lawn in March for what essentially was a sales pitch for Musk’s cars, amid reports of declining sales due in part to the negative image many potential buyers had of the billionaire in his chainsaw-like approach to the federal government.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Nationally, evangelical congregations ranked among the Republican president’s most enthusiastic supporters — voting clout that has made White-Cain a powerful political influence in the White House.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Musk recently left the White House, seemingly on good terms, but in exceptionally strange circumstances.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 June 2025
The two had appeared on the White House lawn in March for what essentially was a sales pitch for Musk’s cars, amid reports of declining sales due in part to the negative image many potential buyers had of the billionaire in his chainsaw-like approach to the federal government.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 June 2025
Nationally, evangelical congregations ranked among the Republican president’s most enthusiastic supporters — voting clout that has made White-Cain a powerful political influence in the White House.
—Lauren Costantino, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
Musk recently left the White House, seemingly on good terms, but in exceptionally strange circumstances.
—Dani Di Placido, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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