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Trump Approval Rating as Consumer Confidence Drops 70 Days Before Midterm
August 27, 2026
The declining level of confidence should be concerning for any politicians not focusing on affordability, Jason Reed, professor at the University of Notre Dame’s Mendoza College of Business, told Newsweek. “Historically, the economy has been the single biggest domestic factor influencing presidential approval,” he said. “For President Trump, I would argue that affordability concerns will continue to shape the direction of his approval rating, while other single-issue voters, such as those on immigration, influence the magnitude of the rating.”
The Wall Street Journal
States Face Election Confusion as Postal Service Upends Mail-Ballot Rules
August 26, 2026
“It seems like the rule is more significant than the solicitor general is suggesting,” said Derek Muller, a law professor at Notre Dame.
Mirror Indy
‘Forever chemicals,’ microplastics and data centers. What you need to know.
August 26, 2026
“Is that from microplastics? Or is it just because the people who had Alzheimer’s do something else in their life where they’re exposed?” wondered University of Notre Dame professor Kyle Doudrick.
USA Today
These politicians love talking about religion. They're also Democrats
August 25, 2026
Democrats' coalition of voters tends to be the most religiously diverse, but also the most secular, said David Campbell, director of the University of Notre Dame Democracy Initiative.
Straight Arrow News
You could pay for this article — or you could read it for free through a shady website. Inside the economics of news paywalls
August 25, 2026
“Folks that are willing to circumvent paywalls are always going to find ways to circumvent paywalls,” said Vamsi Kanuri, a marketing professor at the University of Notre Dame and a co-author of the report. But ultimately, Kanuri told Straight Arrow, news outlets should see the piracy as a compliment. “There’s a reason why people are trying very hard to get around your paywall,” he said. “They love your coverage.”
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