https://distractionindex.org/event/1d47aab2-c68a-480d-8029-fe5f0e660cbc The Distraction Index en 2026-08-19 Pentagon Orders Audits of University Partners university research, federal funding, audits https://distractionindex.org/event/d223ec24-63f9-4df6-af16-b56fe302ef63 The Distraction Index en 2026-08-17 NOISE: AI-Generated Content in Political Campaigns AI, political campaigns, regulation https://distractionindex.org/event/88388ded-5de9-49d3-a8f8-977da9ca6c67 The Distraction Index en 2026-08-17 NOISE: Lifeguard Heroism Recognition presidential recognition, heroism https://distractionindex.org/event/2723951a-c0ce-4a76-8d40-981b2d06b5ed The Distraction Index en 2026-08-17 Trump Claims Vandalism at National Mall July 4 Event presidential statements, National Mall, property damage claims https://distractionindex.org/event/f9e24836-055d-4676-b05e-b69f029a2ee8 The Distraction Index en 2026-08-15 Trump Administration Declares US Dominance Over Latin America, Reviving Monroe Doctrine Latin America, foreign policy, military operations, Monroe Doctrine https://distractionindex.org/event/a9a329f5-f648-4cff-ba56-ef7c80406391 The Distraction Index en 2026-08-17 NOISE: Miscellaneous Content and Non-News Items miscellaneous https://distractionindex.org/event/5a1c0e33-a3f8-4d94-ae94-319884cf3770 The Distraction Index en 2026-08-16 NOISE: Iran Diplomatic Negotiations and Ceasefire Status Iran, diplomacy, ceasefire, international relations