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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Following the news of their deaths, a national security spokesperson for the White House addressed the shooting in Haiti in a statement to CNN.
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Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
The Libertarian Party usually earns a small percentage of the popular vote depending on the state and race and year, and with several swing states potentially decided by narrow margins again, more people voting Libertarian has more of an impact on who ultimately wins the White House.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 May 2024
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Danielle Jennings, Peoplemag, 25 May 2024
The Libertarian Party usually earns a small percentage of the popular vote depending on the state and race and year, and with several swing states potentially decided by narrow margins again, more people voting Libertarian has more of an impact on who ultimately wins the White House.
—Stephen Fowler, NPR, 25 May 2024
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“The White House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20White%20House. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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