Representative Jeb Hensarling of Texas needed a favor: Before retiring, he wanted to anoint a local activist as his successor. The veteran conservative reached out to President Trump for help, but the White House hesitated to intervene, according to a person familiar with the overture. Instead, Mr. Hensarling found a willing ally at Mr. Trump’s … Continue reading Pence Is Trying to Control Republican Politics. Trump Aides Aren’t Happy.