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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After all, working mothers are more visible than ever before—Jen Psaki got promoted to the White House’s top comms job while pregnant, and Nada Noaman landed her dream C-suite job at Estée Lauder while expecting.
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Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 May 2024
If Biden fails to listen to and rally a broad swath of young voters, Trump needs only to match Nixon’s modest showing to retake the White House this fall.
—Bruce Fuller, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
Sullivan and Hanegbi also reviewed discussions by officials on both sides of the war about alternatives for a Rafah invasion and agreed to plan an in-person meeting soon, according to the White House.
—Abc News, ABC News, 12 May 2024
Senator, the White House is continuing to send weapons to Israel.
—CBS News, 12 May 2024
The Justice Department’s proposal needs to be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget in order for marijuana reclassification to move forward, according to The Associated Press, which first reported on the proposal.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
This campaign, which should feature input from administration officials, industry stakeholders, and health care professionals — from white coats to the White House — must address the unique challenges faced by this population.
—Ken McEldowney, STAT, 8 May 2024
Biden reiterated his concerns about a military offensive in Rafah during a phone call with Netanyahu on Sunday, the White House said.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
Not to mention that many ACP beneficiaries had come to rely on getting their internet for free; initial urging by the White House led to many internet providers offering plans with minimum download speeds of 100 Mbps for $30 a month.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 30 Apr. 2024
Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 13 May 2024
If Biden fails to listen to and rally a broad swath of young voters, Trump needs only to match Nixon’s modest showing to retake the White House this fall.
—Bruce Fuller, Orange County Register, 12 May 2024
Sullivan and Hanegbi also reviewed discussions by officials on both sides of the war about alternatives for a Rafah invasion and agreed to plan an in-person meeting soon, according to the White House.
—Abc News, ABC News, 12 May 2024
Senator, the White House is continuing to send weapons to Israel.
—CBS News, 12 May 2024
The Justice Department’s proposal needs to be reviewed by the White House Office of Management and Budget in order for marijuana reclassification to move forward, according to The Associated Press, which first reported on the proposal.
—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
This campaign, which should feature input from administration officials, industry stakeholders, and health care professionals — from white coats to the White House — must address the unique challenges faced by this population.
—Ken McEldowney, STAT, 8 May 2024
Biden reiterated his concerns about a military offensive in Rafah during a phone call with Netanyahu on Sunday, the White House said.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 30 Apr. 2024
Not to mention that many ACP beneficiaries had come to rely on getting their internet for free; initial urging by the White House led to many internet providers offering plans with minimum download speeds of 100 Mbps for $30 a month.
—Boone Ashworth, WIRED, 30 Apr. 2024
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