WASHINGTON (Sputnik) — McConnell in a statement called for the swift appointment of a new FBI director, saying the role was critical to fighting off threats to national security.
"Once the Senate receives a nomination, we look forward to a full, fair and timely confirmation process to fill the director position," McConnell said Tuesday. "This is a critical role that is especially important as America faces serious threats at home and abroad."
Last week, Comey told the US Senate Judiciary Committee that the FBI was engaged in an "active" probe into alleged Trump-Russia ties.
Russian officials have repeatedly denied allegations of interfering in US elections, and have characterized the charges as an absurd attempt to distract the US public from revelations of corruption and other pressing domestic concerns.
