News Senate, in 99-0 vote, sends Iran sanctions bill to Obama’s desk Patrick Goodenough Published on: 02 Dec 2016, 8:30 am Follow Us (CNSNews.com) – Despite Iranian complaints and administration arguments that the move is unnecessary, the U.S. Senate on Thursday approved legislation extending the Iran Sanctions Act (ISA) for another ten years – by a vote of 99-0.Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont did not vote.
Politics Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon Associated Press Published on: 02 Dec 2016, 8:16 am WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump says he will nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to be his defense secretary.Mattis, 66, is a Marine Corps general who retired in 2013 after serving as the commander of the U.S. Central Command. Read More