After a week aboard, President Trump will confront a swirl of domestic challenges this week: pivotal elections in several states, Supreme Court tariff arguments and the ongoing government shutdown.Support NPR and hear every episode of Trump's Terms sponsor-free with NPR+.

In just a few days, the Supreme Court will start hearing arguments in what President Donald Trump is calling “one of the most important cases in the history of our country.” With the bulk of his tariffs — arguably the cornerstone of his entire economic agenda — in jeopardy,

The Supreme Court this week will hear oral arguments in what might be the most important economic case to come before its nine justices. Under consideration is whether President Trump exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs on goods from more than 100 nations without approval from Congress.

Supreme Court to hear pivotal case this week that could reshape Trump's trade agenda as Treasury Secretary Bessent expresses optimism about tariff authority challenge.

Retention races in Pennsylvania are usually sleepy, off-year affairs. Just one justice has been denied retention in state history. Though Donohue, Dougherty, and Wecht were each elected as Democrats in 2015, they are standing for retention in a nonpartisan election. Voters are asked just to pick yes or no.

Members of the Colorado Supreme Court appeared wary last week of deeming lifetime sex offender registration "punishment," even as they heard about the inescapable consequences for a person's liberty and privacy.

Most judges who have considered President Donald Trump’s disputed tariffs have ruled against him. But when the Supreme Court hears his appeal next week, it may be influenced by a forceful dissenting opinion that highlighted a 1981 case from the Iranian hostage crisis.

Election Day is a week away, and while there are some gubernatorial races getting attention, there is also a trio of votes for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that continues a trend of big spending in judicial elections.