Senate, in 99-0 vote, sends Iran sanctions bill to Obama’s desk

Senate, in 99-0 vote, sends Iran sanctions bill to Obama’s desk

(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.

Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon
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Trump to nominate retired Gen. James Mattis to lead Pentagon

Associated Press

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.

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