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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On the other hand, with nothing yet from Trump himself on social media, the White House was more than eager to go on the record and on the counterattack.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Trump continues to pressure Powell Trump plans to visit the Federal Reserve at 4 p.m. ET, according to the White House schedule.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 July 2025
The legal challenges across the world mean Tesla has further issues to deal with, despite Musk's departure from the White House.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
This week, the White House imposed 17 percent tariffs on Mexican tomatoes.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 24 July 2025
Trump continues to pressure Powell Trump plans to visit the Federal Reserve at 4 p.m. ET, according to the White House schedule.
—Medora Lee, USA Today, 24 July 2025
The legal challenges across the world mean Tesla has further issues to deal with, despite Musk's departure from the White House.
—Theo Burman, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 July 2025
This week, the White House imposed 17 percent tariffs on Mexican tomatoes.
—Rachel Sugar, The Atlantic, 24 July 2025
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