President Donald Trump is set to deliver his State of the Union address under less-than-ideal circumstances, as Capitol Hill grapples with a series of setbacks including a Supreme Court decision against his global tariffs and internal discord over Department of Homeland Security funding. Adding to the complexity, a severe snowstorm has disrupted the legislative schedule, affecting everything from aviation safety legislation to farm bill discussions.

With the East Coast snowstorm causing major travel disruptions, attendance at the State of the Union is expected to be sparse. The weather woes come on top of a planned boycott by numerous Democrats, setting the stage for a potentially subdued affair. Inside sources told POLITICO that many Republicans are urging Trump to concentrate on economic issues and the benefits of recent tax cuts, possibly in a bid to redirect focus from the prevailing chaos.

The fallout from the Supreme Court's decision to invalidate Trump’s sweeping tariffs is significant. This ruling was met with approval by several Republican lawmakers, but it also places them in a precarious position as they face a vote on new tariffs introduced by Trump, which are unlikely to see the same support. The political stakes are high, particularly for Republicans in farm states who have previously sought exemptions from Trump's trade policies.

In another vein of political discord, the ongoing DHS funding deadlock has escalated tensions, with temporary suspensions announced and then retracted for certain airport security services, including TSA PreCheck. These flip-flops in policy reflect a broader uncertainty within the administration, criticized by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer as a deliberate infliction of public pain due to a refusal to implement sensible immigration enforcement reforms.

As the week progresses, Capitol Hill remains a hotspot of activity and uncertainty. The House Rules Committee is also set to review legislation aimed at rolling back Biden-era efficiency standards, adding to a packed and tumultuous legislative agenda.

With all eyes on Trump as he prepares to address the nation, the multitude of pressing issues at hand—from political rifts and judicial rebukes to unexpected weather challenges—suggests that this year’s State of the Union could be as unpredictable as the circumstances surrounding it.