Key takeaways

Supreme Court begins new term with major Trump cases

Justices to rule on legality of Trump’s tariffs

Cases challenge presidential power to fire Fed, FTC officials

Court to hear disputes on election finance, LGBTQ issues

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to scrutinize presidential powers in major cases during its new term opening on Monday, including the legality of President Donald Trump ‘s tariffs and his move to fire officials from the Federal Reserve and another agency set up by Congress with safeguards against political interference.

As is its custom, the court starts its nine-month term on the first Monday of October, with rulings coming by the end of June in the various cases due to be argued. The court, which has a 6-3 conservative majority, has

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