How William Barr Tried to Reassure Democrats at His Confirmation Hearing

With a measured tone and carefully worded answers, William Barr sought Tuesday to reassure senators that he would protect the Justice Department's vaunted independence if he were confirmed as attorney general.

He said that he's often told other people they would be crazy to take the job.

With a measured tone and carefully worded answers, William Barr sought Tuesday to reassure senators that he would protect the Justice Department's vaunted independence if he were confirmed as attorney general. He said that he's often told other people they would be crazy to take the job.