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Does the idea of listening to political news freak you out? Well, don't sweat it. The NPR Politics podcast makes politics a breeze. Every episode will break down the day's headlines into totally normal language and make sure that you walk away understanding what the day's news might mean for you. Take a deep breath and give politics another chance with the NPR Politics podcast, available wherever you get your podcasts. Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Janene Hurst. President Trump says he doesn't know if it's his job to uphold the Constitution. In an interview with NBC's Kristen Welker on Meet the Press that aired today, Trump said he doesn't know if every person in the

U.S. is entitled to due process, which is protected under the Constitution. In the broad ranging interview, Trump said he's not worried about a recession. This amid his trade wars with several countries. And Piers Azmahalled has more. Trump put in place these sweeping tariffs on many countries throughout the globe, and then he pulled back on them, but he still has left a 10% tariff on many imports from around the globe with the goal of negotiating trade deals.

Last week, different economic advisors came out and alluded to the fact that they were very close to a deal, but we still haven't seen a deal. And I will say that trade deals take a really long time to figure out in terms of the nitty-gritty details. And Piers Ossmann-Hallid reporting. Meanwhile, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney visits the White House Tuesday for a meeting with President Trump to discuss trade and other issues. Israel is vowing retribution after a missile fired by Iranian-backed Houthi

rebels in Yemen landed near Israel's main airport today. Flights were disrupted. Israeli officials say four people were slightly injured. And Pierce Kerry Kahn has more. Piers K. Kahn, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN,

PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAHN, PIRES K. KAH airport. Most missiles from Yemen are intercepted but some have penetrated Israeli airspace and caused damage. A Yemeni official posted on social media that the attack is a warning to international airlines to not fly into Israel's main airport. Since the start of the Gaza War in solidarity with Palestinians, the Houthis have sent missiles into Israel. Israel's defense minister says forces will no longer use restraint against Yemen, adding, quote, whoever harms us, we will harm them sevenfold. Kari Kahn, NPR News, Tel Aviv.

The Vatican says preparations are nearing completion for the papal conclave set to begin on Wednesday. NPR's Jason DeRose reports cardinals are meeting to discuss the issues facing the church. Cardinals from around the world have been convening in what are called congregations. The Vatican Press Office says several themes have emerged from those meetings, including how the Catholic Church and the Pope promote peace, how the next leader will need to address sexual abuse, and how the next pope should be prophetic so that, quote, the Church will not shut itself in the upper room, but go

out and bring light to a world desperately in need of hope. The Vatican says Cardinals understand that without addressing these concerns, the church is in danger of becoming what it calls insignificant. Jason DeRose, NPR News, Rome. You're listening to NPR News from Washington. Texas has a new city. As Texas Public Radio's Jerry Clayton reports, SpaceX head Elon Musk has been pushing to create the city in Deep South, Texas, for several years. Starbase, Texas, came into being on Saturday with a vote to incorporate the SpaceX company

town on the Gulf Coast in deep south Texas. The final vote tally was 212 to 6, with most of the 283 eligible voters being connected to SpaceX. Voters also elected a mayor and two commissioners. The incorporation comes after several failed attempts by Elon Musk to rename and take control of the area where the rocket launch facility resides. Musk first floated the idea of creating a city that encompasses the facility in 2021. The Texas legislature has recently begun to reconsider a measure which would allow SpaceX to close access to a public beach in the area during rocket tests and launches. I'm Jerry Clayton in San Antonio. At the weekend box office, Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts debuted with an estimated $76

million in ticket sales. Marvel spent around $180 million to produce the movie, which added $86 million in overseas sales. The film also teases the next MCU chapter, The Fantastic Four, First Steps, which is due out on July 25th. In second place, Sinners, with $33 million, The Thriller, starring Michael B. Jordan, is a vampire movie about bootlegging brothers who open a juke joint in their Mississippi hometown and in third place, a Minecraft movie with $13 million.

I'm Janene Herbst, NPR News in Washington.