The Supreme Court begins a new term that will examine Trump's expansive claims of presidential power

The Supreme Court begins a new term that will examine Trump’s expansive claims of presidential power Politics Oct 6, 2025 5:14 PM EDT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday began a new term that will have a sharp focus on President Donald Trump’s robust assertion of executive power.

Pivotal cases on voting and the rights of LGBTQ people also are on the agenda. On Tuesday, the justices will hear arguments over bans passed by nearly half of U.S. states on therapy aimed at changing sexual orientation or gender identity.

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