The Trump administration has put its search for the Justice Department’s No. 3 official on the back burner after failing to persuade several candidates to take the challenging position, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign of the difficulties besetting the agency. The department lacks permanent, politically appointed leaders to oversee at least five high-profile units, including the criminal, civil and tax divisions. And it has been a frequent target of attacks by President Donald Trump for what...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 05, 2018 14:15 UTC