Article snippet: The head of the House Judiciary Committee is expected to subpoena the Department of Justice (DOJ) as soon as this week to obtain copies of the so-called Comey memos, The Hill has learned. House Judiciary Committee Chairman President Trump, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The chairman on Wednesday notified the ranking Democrat, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (N.Y.), that a subpoena is forthcoming. Under Judiciary committee rules, the chairman must consult the ranking member two business days “before issuing any subpoena” — suggesting that the move is imminent. The order comes after Deputy Attorney General on whether he can make the memos available to them. A spokesperson from Goodlatte's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment. A DOJ spokesperson said they are unaware of a subpoena for the Comey memos. ccording to copy of the letter obtained by The Hill. Lawmakers suggested the relevant parties that must be consulted could mean both the White House and special counsel Robert Mueller's team. John Ratcliffe (R-Texas), a House Judiciary Committee member, told reporters on Tuesday. Nadler in a statement said he welcomes the opportunity to review some of the evidence surrounding Trump's decision to fire Comey but described the GOP's move as political "theater" that may interfere or undermine Mueller's investigation by backing Rosenstein into a corner. "The Comey memos are key to the Special Counsel’s work. Pursuant to long-standing Depart... Link to the full article to read more