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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Host Dominican Republic, pressured by the White House, had barred Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela from attending the regional gathering.
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The assessment led analysts at the CIA, the State Department and the Pentagon all to advise the White House against proceeding with the operation.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The actor is also among a growing list of celebrities who have called out the White House over its use of their art without permission.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Funding for the department lapsed in February, and Congress has been unable to agree on a deal to end the Homeland Security shutdown as Democrats and the White House remain at odds on restraints for federal immigration agents.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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Arkansas Online, 8 Mar. 2026
The assessment led analysts at the CIA, the State Department and the Pentagon all to advise the White House against proceeding with the operation.
—Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2026
The actor is also among a growing list of celebrities who have called out the White House over its use of their art without permission.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026
Funding for the department lapsed in February, and Congress has been unable to agree on a deal to end the Homeland Security shutdown as Democrats and the White House remain at odds on restraints for federal immigration agents.
—Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Mar. 2026
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