Many U.S. Catholics would see the next pope continue Pope Francis' teachings and others would move toward still more progressive ones. Just over a third want the next pope to move toward more conservative teachings. tinyurl.com/m9j3recj

*NEW* CBS News poll: Economy views better than winter, but Americans feel concern more than secure about finances Prices and finances big factors in how Americans decide summer plans. tinyurl.com/3dmdv6dt

Summer begins with Americans' economy ratings continuing to get a bit brighter than they were this winter - though still not good - with their outlook more mixed. But feelings of financial concern and stress are more prevalent than feelings of being secure.

Ratings of the economy remain net-negative overall - this has been the case for years - but lately they have been ticking up off the dips they saw in late winter, February and March. tinyurl.com/3dmdv6dt

Those more likely to take a vacation: the just-over half who say they're at least doing ok financially & can keep up w/ expenses. For those whose finances aren’t good, it’s mostly b/c of prices & incomes not keeping up w/ inflation. They're largely forgoing any vacation or

Large majorities, often even if their finances are ok, say their incomes are not keeping pace with inflation, and this generally hasn't changed over time. tinyurl.com/3dmdv6dt

Prices and personal finances are big factors in how Americans decide on their summer plans. Also, many say the amount of free time they have has an impact. tinyurl.com/3dmdv6dt

*NEW* CBS News Poll: Trump's deportation program nets positive approval amid contrasting views over its scope Americans think tariffs will lead to higher prices; Trump's perceived goals fare better than approach tinyurl.com/55prjt85

Views of the Trump administration's deportation program headed into this weekend with positive net approval from Americans, including continued strong backing from the Republican base. (The survey was completed just prior to Saturday's protests and events in Los Angeles.)

Support for new tariffs in general remains net negative. Americans continue to think they will lead to higher prices at least in the short run, and often in the long run too. tinyurl.com/55prjt85

On both tariffs and the deportation program, more Americans like President Trump’s perceived goals than his approach. tinyurl.com/55prjt85

Few people feel they know a lot of the specifics of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act right now. Most do feel they have a general sense of it. tinyurl.com/55prjt85

President Trump’s approval rating on immigration continues to be higher than his marks on the economy and inflation. His overall job approval remains unchanged. tinyurl.com/55prjt85

As for Democrats, there is mostly the view among the rank and file that their party hasn’t been effective at challenging Donald Trump's policies. tinyurl.com/55prjt85

*New* CBS News poll: U.S. strikes on Iran backed by Republicans, but get disapproval overall Most say Trump needs Congress' OK for military action against Iran Most would see an Iranian nuclear weapon as a serious threat, but also voice concern about a wider war.

Reps, including MAGA Reps, overwhelmingly back the airstrikes. For the rest of the public, however — and netting out to a majority overall — there is disapproval of those airstrikes and still-greater concern about a potential wider war. tinyurl.com/3mwuhzfk

Republicans show overwhelming confidence in the administration’s handling of the situation with Iran, which nets out to the nation being split on that overall. tinyurl.com/3mwuhzfk

Two-thirds of Americans say Trump does need Congressional approval for action against Iran. That includes a third of Reps - MAGA, in particular, though, are more likely than other Reps to say Trump does not. tinyurl.com/3mwuhzfk