Republican senator Thom Tillis in a private session met alongside White House officials to support Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney. Critics claim say Tillis, once a strong voice, now has less pull. The Senate suffered the loss of an influential member when Lindsey Graham died on July 14. This leaves more spots for top positions. The GOP fought over the SAVE Act all week. Backers urged aggressively, but others labeled the effort weak. They argued the bill was missing a clear strategy.