NEW FBI DIRECTOR

Christopher Wray won unanimous support to lead the FBI,

 with Republicans and Democrats praising his promise never to let politics get in the way of the bureau’s mission. Photograph: Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP

The president's nomination to replace James Comey as FBI director has been confirmed by the Senate.  He was approved with 92 votes to 5.  Mr Wray was a high-ranking official in president George Bush's Justice Department who oversaw investigations into corporate fraud.

Wray, 50, was praised by both Republicans and Democrats with Carlifornia Democrat Diane Feinstein saying he had a 'steel spine.'

The specialist in white-collar crime will take over an agency that has been rocked by the sacking of James Comey who was admired within the bureau.

At his confirmation hearing, Mr Wray told Senators he would not offer a pledge of loyalty to the president.

Asserting his independence, he said, 'My loyalty is to the Constitution and the rule of law.  Those have been my guideposts throughout my career, and I will continue to adhere to them no matter the test.'

Fom May 2001 to May 2005, Mr Wray held various high-ranking positions in the Justice Department.

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