Republican senator Thom Tillis in a private session met together with White House officials to endorse Todd Blanche’s confirmation as U.S. attorney. Critics claim say Tillis, formerly a vocal champion, now has less pull. The Senate saw the departure of a key figure when Lindsey Graham died on July 14. This creates more openings for top positions. The GOP fought over the SAVE Act throughout the week. Backers pressed strongly, but others labeled the effort feeble. They said the bill had no firm roadmap.