Representative Jeb Hensarling, a Texas Republican who is the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee and another candidate for Treasury, also met with Mr. Trump. In an interview on Fox News, Mr. Cruz said that he met with Mr. Trump on Wednesday and that they had a “far-reaching” conversation about the challenges facing the country. With Mr. Trump in the White House, there will be a fresh test of the appropriations process, including a new debate on earmarks. Janet L. Yellen, the Federal Reserve chairwoman, was asked by members of Congress at a hearing Thursday about the economic impact of Mr. Trump’s election. The work on a new administration will have a brief site change on Friday when Mr. Trump heads to his golf course in Bedminster, N.J., for additional meetings.

Source: New York Times November 17, 2016 10:01 UTC