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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In contrast, Trump’s approach to journalists has been combative, from the White House to the courts.
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Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Not everyone was blocking out the White House with visions of AGI, of course.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
Trump Administration May Slash Nasa’s Budget A proposal by the White House earlier this month would reduce NASA’s current budget of $25.4 billion — around 0.3% of federal spending — to $18.8 billion.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Specifically, Trump wanted to use it to deport Venezuelan men the White House accused of being members of gang Tren de Aragua.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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Laurie Kellman, Chicago Tribune, 13 May 2025
Not everyone was blocking out the White House with visions of AGI, of course.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 13 May 2025
Trump Administration May Slash Nasa’s Budget A proposal by the White House earlier this month would reduce NASA’s current budget of $25.4 billion — around 0.3% of federal spending — to $18.8 billion.
—Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 May 2025
Specifically, Trump wanted to use it to deport Venezuelan men the White House accused of being members of gang Tren de Aragua.
—Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 May 2025
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“The White House.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20White%20House. Accessed 17 May. 2025.
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