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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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is not in Egypt, having turned down an invitation by the White House to attend a large gathering of Middle Eastern, European and Asian leaders.
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The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
News of the White House’s softening stance prompted Wall Street to claw back about half of Friday’s losses—a narrative that is becoming par for the course (to leverage the lingo of the president’s favorite pastime).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Typically, the party outside of the White House performs well in these races, fueling Democratic optimism about their chances in November.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The ceasefire is the first phase of the White House peace deal, with further talks to determine the future of Gaza.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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The Hill, 13 Oct. 2025
News of the White House’s softening stance prompted Wall Street to claw back about half of Friday’s losses—a narrative that is becoming par for the course (to leverage the lingo of the president’s favorite pastime).
—Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 13 Oct. 2025
Typically, the party outside of the White House performs well in these races, fueling Democratic optimism about their chances in November.
—Andrew Stanton, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 Oct. 2025
The ceasefire is the first phase of the White House peace deal, with further talks to determine the future of Gaza.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Oct. 2025
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