Republican senator Thom Tillis in a private session met alongside White House officials to endorse Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney. Critics claim say Tillis, once a strong voice, now has diminished sway. The Senate saw the departure of a key figure when Lindsey Graham died on July 14. This leaves more openings for top positions. The GOP contested the SAVE Act throughout the week. Backers pushed hard, but others labeled the effort weak. They maintained the bill was missing a clear strategy.