1
: a residence of the president of the U.S.
2
: the executive department of the U.S. government
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In a statement this week, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said the move makes up part of the Biden administration's effort to lower energy prices for American consumers.
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 May 2024
The problem, people familiar with the process say, is that the pandemic office tried to use those funds — and White House budget officials held up spending plans.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 23 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Since the 1990s, White House administrations have mostly avoided talking about Fed policy out of respect for independence.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 23 May 2024
The food Sample place settings are seen atop sequined table cloth with flower arrangement during preview of State Dinner with Kenya, May 22, 2024, White House.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 May 2024
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Max Zahn, ABC News, 24 May 2024
The problem, people familiar with the process say, is that the pandemic office tried to use those funds — and White House budget officials held up spending plans.
—Sarah Owermohle, STAT, 23 May 2024
Editors’ Picks Since the 1990s, White House administrations have mostly avoided talking about Fed policy out of respect for independence.
—Jeanna Smialek, New York Times, 23 May 2024
The food Sample place settings are seen atop sequined table cloth with flower arrangement during preview of State Dinner with Kenya, May 22, 2024, White House.
—Kathryn Watson, CBS News, 23 May 2024
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