A Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee says he has “serious concerns” about how his panel is investigating Russia's meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

"For weeks I've called for the committee to move more quickly and more transparently, particularly on the key issue of following the money in this investigation," Sen. Ron Wyden Ronald (Ron) Lee WydenGOP senator blocks Schumer resolution aimed at Biden probe as tensions run high Republican Senators raise concerns over Oracle-TikTok deal Hillicon Valley: TikTok, Oracle seek Trump's approval as clock winds down | Hackers arrested for allegedly defacing U.S. websites after death of Iranian general | 400K people register to vote on Snapchat MORE (Ore.) said in a statement Monday, according to The Daily Beast.

"For this investigation to be successful, the committee must recognize the enormity of the job and provide the resources to tackle it."

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Reports emerged Sunday that the Senate Intelligence Committee has no full-time staff members dedicated to the probe and that those working on it have no investigative experience. The panel has also reportedly scheduled no interviews with any major figures related to Russia's influence campaign.

The Daily Beast first reported on the committee’s progress, saying it seems to be moving slower than similar efforts by other panels.

“It’s either a real investigation or not,” an individual with knowledge of the committee’s activities said. “You have to have an approved investigative guide.”

“You have to make it formal. Can you have a credible investigation with only seven part-time staffers doing everything in secret?”

The committee announced earlier that seven staff members had been assigned to review documents relating to its investigation.

The Daily Beast noted that the panel plans to add two more staffers soon, one with extensive legal skills.

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.), a committee member, earlier Monday defended its investigation so far.

“Reports about #Russia probe are wrong,” he tweeted. “Don’t confuse silence for lack of results. Intel Cmte must conduct classified investigations quietly.”

Reports emerged Monday that “partisan divisions” between members are undercutting the panel’s work.

The pace of the investigation has purportedly frustrated its Democratic members, including Sen. Mark Warner Mark Robert WarnerIntelligence chief says Congress will get some in-person election security briefings Overnight Defense: Trump hosts Israel, UAE, Bahrain for historic signing l Air Force reveals it secretly built and flew new fighter jet l Coronavirus creates delay in Pentagon research for alternative to 'forever chemicals' House approves bill to secure internet-connected federal devices against cyber threats MORE (Va.), the ranking member on the panel.