DIThe Distraction Index

#TPS

10 events across 7 weeks

2Damage
4Hype
4Noise
19.1Avg Dmg
27.4Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
HYPE2026-08-02
Trump Administration Ends TPS for Haiti
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
22.7
Hype
34.8
DMG2026-08-01
Trump Administration Ends TPS for Somalia and Other Nations
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
37.4
Hype
30.8
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
DMG2026-07-28
Trump Administration Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Battle Continues
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
31.2
Hype
6.5
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Markey Bill to Extend Temporary Protected Status for Haitians Blocked
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
12.2
Hype
18.5
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE2026-06-29
Mullin Reaffirms Haitian Deportation Stance
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
16.4
Hype
54.0
HYPE2026-06-28
TPS Protections for Haitians Under Administration Scrutiny
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
19.7
Hype
51.8
WEEK 56Jan 18 – 24
NOISE2026-01-23
Trump Administration Threatens Action Against Haiti Over Council
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
1.4
Hype
14.7
NOISE2026-01-23
Congress Pushes Back on Haiti TPS Termination
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
14.7
Hype
17.8
WEEK 36Aug 31 – Sep 6
NOISE2025-09-06
Judge Blocks Trump Administration Ending of Protections for 1.1M Venezuelans and Haitians
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
12.2
Hype
17.7
WEEK 2Jan 5 – 11
HYPE2025-01-11
Biden Extends Legal Status for 800,000 Immigrants Before Trump Takes Office
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
23.5
Hype
27.0