DIThe Distraction Index

#agency_cuts

2 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
0Hype
1Noise
14.8Avg Dmg
10.2Avg Hype
WEEK 29Jul 13 – 19
DMG2025-07-19
EPA Eliminates Research and Development Office
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
29.2
Hype
16.4
WEEK 12Mar 16 – 22
NOISE2025-03-22
SBA Cuts 2,700 Jobs
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
0.5
Hype
4.1