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Denis McDonough, who was confirmed on Monday as secretary of Veterans Affairs, said he's been directed by President Biden "to focus on getting our veterans through this pandemic." Sarah Silbiger/Pool/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Senate Confirms Denis McDonough To Head Veterans Affairs Department

February 8, 2021 • As head of the VA, McDonough inherits the formidable task of overseeing the administration of COVID-19 vaccines to approximately 18 million veterans across the nation.

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White House Seeks More Time From Congress On Iran

January 20, 2015 • There is bipartisan support for sanctions — and a veto threat from the president. His chief of staff, Denis McDonough, says the White House would consider congressional action "later in the year."

White House Seeks More Time From Congress On Iran

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Obama Names New Chief Of Staff, New Counterterrorism Adviser

New White House Chief of Staff Denis McDonough (left), at Friday's announcement. Behind the president: outgoing Chief of Staff Jacob "Jack" Lew, who has been nominated to be Treasury secretary. Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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Obama Names New Chief Of Staff, New Counterterrorism Adviser

January 25, 2013 • Top aide Denis McDonough is moving into the chief of staff's office. Justice Department official Lisa Monaco is taking on the counterterrorism post.