The Fox News Rundown From Washington: SCOTUS To Decide On Tariff Policy, Transgender Sports & More As New Term Begins
Oct 5, 2025
Rich Edson, a Senior National Correspondent for Fox News, dives into the pivotal Supreme Court term, highlighting significant cases on presidential power and tariffs. He discusses the implications of Trump's executive orders and the longstanding issues surrounding birthright citizenship. Later, Chris Klomp, from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, unpacks the Trump-Pfizer agreement, shedding light on its impact on drug pricing and access for patients. Together, they explore how these legal decisions and policies intertwine with everyday lives.
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Interim Rulings Aren't Final Verdicts
- The Supreme Court's interim stays don't decide merits and many Trump administration policies were only temporarily allowed to continue.
- Final rulings due by mid-2026 will determine if the administration's actions receive full constitutional approval.
Tariff Case Has Broad Economic Stakes
- The tariff case could reshape huge parts of U.S. economic, foreign and fiscal policy if the court limits presidential tariff authority.
- A ruling against the administration would force major recalculations across trade, debt projections, and negotiations.
Court Will Interpret Tariff Act Language
- Justices will interpret the Tariff Act's emergency authority to decide if broad reciprocal tariffs fit the statute's language.
- Opponents argue the administration exceeded delegated emergency powers by applying broad-based tariffs.