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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Newsweek reached out to the White House via email on Saturday for comment.
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The first lady was pictured embracing her husband while departing the White House in a khaki-colored jacket and monochromatic army green look paired with animal print sunglasses and Converse Chuck Taylor kicks, also a fashion favorite of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Trump bought and paid for two new massive flagpoles for the White House this week.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
But Bondi and Bongino had a contentious exchange the following day at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private conversation.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
The first lady was pictured embracing her husband while departing the White House in a khaki-colored jacket and monochromatic army green look paired with animal print sunglasses and Converse Chuck Taylor kicks, also a fashion favorite of former Vice President Kamala Harris.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 July 2025
Trump bought and paid for two new massive flagpoles for the White House this week.
—Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 12 July 2025
But Bondi and Bongino had a contentious exchange the following day at the White House, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss a private conversation.
—Eric Tucker, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2025
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