President Trump may like some of what his nominee for attorney general has said about the special counsel's Russia investigation. But does that indicate William Barr would kowtow to the President? Photo: Ronald Reagan InstituteWASHINGTON—William Barr, President Trump’s pick to be the next attorney general, this week will face a group of ambitious and telegenic senators in both parties whose questions may reveal more about their views of Mr. Trump than Mr. Barr. Tuesday will be Mr. Barr’s second high-stakes confirmation hearing for the top law-enforcement job—he previously held the post under President George H.W. Bush, sailing unanimously through a Senate Judiciary Committee controlled by Democrats and winning approval by a voice vote on the floor,...

Source: Wall Street Journal January 13, 2019 14:03 UTC