Republican senator Thom Tillis in a private session met alongside White House officials to back Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney. Critics maintain say Tillis, formerly a vocal champion, now has diminished sway. The Senate lost an influential member when Lindsey Graham died on July 14. This creates more openings for top positions. The GOP fought over the SAVE Act all week. Backers urged aggressively, but others called the effort feeble. They argued the bill had no firm roadmap.