the White House

noun

: the place in Washington, D.C., where the U.S. President lives

: 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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What Happens Next? Aside from his leading position in DOGE, Musk is anticipated to play a significant role in the White House following Trump's inauguration on January 20. —

Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024 Previous transitions between administrations at the White House have had oddities. —

Jack Birle, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Dec. 2024 Look ahead: Nippon and U.S. Steel both keep pressing their case with the White House, hoping that Biden won't follow through on his threat. —

Dan Primack, Axios, 26 Dec. 2024 Sanders would work on Capitol Hill, at the White House and at Google. —

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