Republican senator Thom Tillis recently 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 less pull. The Senate lost an influential member when Lindsey Graham died on July 14. This leaves more openings for top roles. The GOP debated the SAVE Act throughout the week. Backers pressed strongly, but others labeled the effort weak. They argued the bill was missing a clear strategy.