Article snippet: “Happy Thanksgiving. Got a subpoena from House Republicans,” Comey wrote. “I’m still happy to sit in the light and answer all questions. But I will resist a ‘closed door’ thing because I’ve seen enough of their selective leaking and distortion.” “Let’s have a hearing and invite everyone to see,” the former law enforcement official added. Additionally, former Attorney General Loretta Lynch received a subpoena from House Republicans. The Obama-era official has yet to comment publically on the matter. Goodlatte is requesting Comey and Lynch appear for private depositions on December 3 and December 4, respectively. In response to the development, David Kelley, Comey’s attorney, said in a statement: “Mr. Comey embraces and welcomes a hearing open to the public, but the subpoena issued yesterday represents an abuse of process, a divergence from House rules and its presumption of transparency. Accordingly, Mr. Comey will resist in Court this abuse of process.” As previously reported, House Judiciary Committee chairman Bob Goodlatte (R-VA) has been laying down the groundwork to subpoena the two former officials to appear before lawmakers ahead of the House Democrats taking power in January. In October, the fired FBI chief refused a request by the House Judiciary Committee to testify behind closed doors about alleged political bias at the bureau and Justice Department. “Mr. Comey respectfully declines your request for a private interview,” said Kelley. “He would, however,... Link to the full article to read more