sitting president be indicted. >> for 40 years, the view of the executive branch is you can't indict a sitting president. >> i'm asking you what your view is right now. >> i actually haven't read those opinions in a long time but i see no reason to change them. >> now, barr was also asked several questions about presidential pardons. while he did say it is within the president's power to pardon individuals, he stressed it is also possible that the president can abuse his power by issuing certain pardons. and barr wouldn't rule out the possibility that mueller could subpoena the president. overall, barr wanted to take away that he will be the independent attorney general. with lawmakers at an impasse over border wall funding, the government shutdown is now in its 26th day. 800,000 federal workers and the families they support. real people, are the ones feeling the pinch. >> he is earning his paycheck, but he's just not getting it. >> the shutdown isn't just a