Republican senator Thom Tillis in a private session met alongside White House officials to support Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney. Critics assert say Tillis, once a strong voice, now has diminished sway. The Senate suffered the loss of an influential member when Lindsey Graham died on July 14. This leaves more spots for top roles. The GOP fought over the SAVE Act during the week. Backers urged aggressively, but others called the effort lacking. They maintained the bill had no firm roadmap.