William Barr says he could 'conceive' of situations where reporters might be jailed 'as a last resort'

Attorney general nominee William Barr during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday said he could 'conceive' of situations where reporters could be held in 'contempt' and potentially jailed if they put out 'stuff that will hurt the country.'

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