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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Lafayette Square outside the White House was packed with demonstrators in the morning while some rallied near the Washington Monument amid gatherings in New York, Massachusetts and other states.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
White House remembers 'courage' of Paul Revere, 250 years after his midnight ride
On the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the White House reflects on the signal that stirred a revolution — and the enduring spirit of liberty.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Now, however, the White House has taken over those Congressional duties.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Matthew Tkachuk spoke glowingly about the ability to go to the White House.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
White House remembers 'courage' of Paul Revere, 250 years after his midnight ride
On the 250th anniversary of Paul Revere’s midnight ride, the White House reflects on the signal that stirred a revolution — and the enduring spirit of liberty.
—Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Now, however, the White House has taken over those Congressional duties.
—John S. Tobey, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
Matthew Tkachuk spoke glowingly about the ability to go to the White House.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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