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holders. current order signed last month has been blocked by the courts so far. senators today voting to confirm montana republican congressman ryan zinke for the position of interior secretary. also senators moving to advance ben carson s nomination to be the secretary of housing and urban development. a formal confirmation vote for him could come tomorrow. eastern half of the country meanwhile is dealing with severe storms today. this one day after nearly two dozen tornados touched down across the midwest. those killed at least three people. twisters also damaging or destroying thousands of buildings knocking down trees and power lines as well. and the supreme court today handing a victory to african american voters in virginia who claim that state lawmakers packed them into some legislative districts in order to make other districts whiter and more republican-friendly. the high court in that state tossing out part of a lower court ruling upholding 11 state legislative districts

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