The Distraction Index

Weekly civic intelligence report · v2.2

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Smokescreen Map — Week 45

Nov 2 – Nov 8, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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Distraction → Damage pairings with displacement evidence.

LOW SI:20.5Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Senator Kennedy Plans to Introduce Bills to Withhold Congressional Pay During Shutdown
A
0.5
B
34.7
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5
LOW SI:19.4Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Trump Calls Nancy Pelosi 'Evil Woman' After Retirement Announcement
A
0.6
B
32.9
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5
LOW SI:17.1Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Government Shutdown Causes Flight Cancellations and Travel Disruptions
A
9.5
B
28.9
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5
LOW SI:16.5Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Texas Drag Show Ban Upheld by Federal Appeals Court
A
26.5
B
28.1
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5
LOW SI:16.3Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Judge Dismisses Lawsuit Against Iowa Pollster Over Harris Election Prediction
A
1.4
B
27.6
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5
LOW SI:15.9Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Michigan Considers Banning ICE Agents from Churches and Schools
A
7.5
B
26.9
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5
LOW SI:15.5Disp:MED
DISTRACTION
Chicago Police Deployment Described as 'Going Very Violent'
A
13.2
B
26.3
→
REAL DAMAGE
National Guard Remains in Washington DC Through at Least February
A
69.4
B
18.5