Trump Seeks Clinton Suit Revival

Donald Trump is playing power politics on three fronts this week, aiming to shake up the Federal Reserve, revive a dismissed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton at the Supreme Court, and hit the campaign trail with a new proposal for “Trump accounts” for kids. The biggest move: he set up a closed-door White House hearing to investigate Fed Governor Lisa Cook for alleged mortgage fraud—charging her with double-dipping on primary residences. It’s a do-over after the Supreme Court blocked his earlier firing attempt for lack of due process, and this time he’s closing procedural gaps. This isn’t just about Cook; it’s about Fed independence, market trust, and Trump’s promise to “clean up the Fed” right as inflation and interest rates dominate headlines.

But here’s the catch: with no public feed or transcript, the hearing is shielded from real-time scrutiny, though leaks seem inevitable. If the committee pushes for Cook’s removal, expect her legal team to fight back fast—possibly reigniting a court battle that could shake financial markets and dominate news cycles. Meanwhile, Trump is also asking the Supreme Court to let him revive his Russia-collusion lawsuit against Clinton, arguing he should get more time because he was serving as president. The move stirs up 2016 drama and tests whether the Court will buy his argument, with big implications for his legal and political strategy.

Featuring reporting and analysis from Reuters, The Washington Post, and PBS.

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