Top Senate Intelligence Democrat has faith in Russia probe

"I think (Intelligence Committee) Chairman (Richard) Burr is still absolutely committed to having this investigation follow the facts," U.S. Senator Mark Warner told Reuters.

He also said he was open to the idea of a special prosecutor or special counsel, adding that it would not interfere with congressional investigations. But Warner he did not think a special committee would work if it included commissioners appointed by the Trump administration, questioning whether the administration could be impartial.

(Reporting by Patricia Zengerle; Editing by Sandra Maler)