The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/denis-mcdonough/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:54:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Denis McDonough | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/denis-mcdonough/ 32 32 Obama reunion? Biden fills Cabinet with former White House leaders https://www.timesofisrael.com/obama-reunion-biden-fills-cabinet-with-former-white-house-leaders/ Sat, 12 Dec 2020 02:09:41 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2447095 US president-elect leans into previous administration's personnel and experience amid health, economic crises; progressive wing of party calls for more diversity

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]]> Biden taps Susan Rice to head White House Domestic Policy Council https://www.timesofisrael.com/biden-taps-susan-rice-to-head-white-house-domestic-policy-council/ Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:01:01 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2446474 Move marks a shift for the longtime Democratic foreign policy expert, who served as Obama's national security adviser

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]]> In final State of Union, Obama aims to define his presidency https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-final-state-of-union-obama-aims-to-define-his-presidency/ Sun, 10 Jan 2016 01:44:41 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1318434 With too little time left in office for legislative initiatives, this year's speech will likely look back - and challenge critics

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]]> White House tries to reassure governors on Syrian refugees https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-reassures-governors-on-syrian-refugees/ Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:42:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1286429 In conference call with 34 state leaders, Obama's chief of staff, Homeland Security reps explain screening methods

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]]> President Rivlin to meet Obama at White House in December https://www.timesofisrael.com/president-rivlin-to-meet-obama-at-white-house-in-december/ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 21:30:54 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1281713 First meeting between the two heads of state will focus of security cooperation, regional developments

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]]> WATCH: PM, Obama chief of staff address General Assembly https://www.timesofisrael.com/watch-netanyahu-mcdonough-address-general-assembly/ Tue, 10 Nov 2015 16:17:53 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1281475 Netanyahu, Denis McDonough, and ex-Canadian FM John Baird speak at final session of three-day conference in Washington

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]]> WATCH: JFNA General Assembly opens in Washington https://www.timesofisrael.com/watch-jfna-general-assembly-opens-in-washington/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 18:36:33 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1280303 Netanyahu, McDonough to address annual summit on Tuesday; ToI's David Horovitz moderates panel at opening plenary

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]]> After Iran deal rhubarb, Jewish federations look to bury hatchet https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-iran-deal-rhubarb-jewish-federations-look-to-bury-hatchet/ Sun, 08 Nov 2015 15:48:16 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1280242 Ahead of JFNA's annual meeting, head says community can be united without toeing same line

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]]> Dennis Ross book exposes bitter divides in Obama administration on Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/dennis-ross-book-portrays-an-obama-administration-bitterly-divided-on-israel/ Tue, 13 Oct 2015 13:26:25 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1265609 Insider's account, published on day of Democratic presidential debate, details internal rifts over UN vetoes, settlements, shows Clinton sidelined, Rice a naysayer

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]]> White House AIPAC briefing ends in comms breakdown https://www.timesofisrael.com/white-house-briefing-of-aipac-activists-ends-in-communication-breakdown/ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 00:54:52 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1225856 Administration officials address group's lobbyists on nuke agreement but accounts differ on ensuing (non-)Q&A session

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]]> Minimizing rift, Biden plays up US commitment to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/minimizing-rift-biden-says-us-and-israel-like-crazy-loving-family/ Fri, 24 Apr 2015 00:31:01 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1172045 At embassy's Independence Day gala, vice president says Washington will provide F-35 fighters next year, defends Iranian nuclear deal

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]]> Top White House official calls for end to ’50-year occupation’ https://www.timesofisrael.com/top-white-house-official-calls-for-end-to-50-year-occupation/ Mon, 23 Mar 2015 19:27:39 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1156621 Chief of Staff McDonough says Israel's government must match 'words with actions and policies,' warns PM's statements can't be willed away

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]]> J Street: We’re glad Obama is reconsidering approach to conflict https://www.timesofisrael.com/j-street-were-glad-obama-is-reconsidering-approach-to-conflict/ Sun, 22 Mar 2015 02:22:38 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1155623 Founder Jeremy Ben-Ami kicks off conference by calling for UN resolution laying out peace deal, expresses 'anger and pain' at PM's election 'scare tactics'

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]]> AIPAC urges Obama to strengthen ties with Netanyahu https://www.timesofisrael.com/aipac-urges-obama-to-strengthen-ties-with-netanyahu/ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 04:56:37 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com?p=1155059&preview_id=1155059 Group criticizes White House plan to reassess its approach to Israel over prime minister's short-lived rejection of Palestinian state

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]]> Congress agrees to hold off vote on bipartisan Iran bill https://www.timesofisrael.com/congress-holds-off-vote-on-bipartisan-iran-bill/ Fri, 20 Mar 2015 01:46:12 +0000 http://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=1155040 Measure mandating legislators' review of deal with Tehran will be voted on only after talks' deadline; Obama to Iran: Rare chance for better ties

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