DIThe Distraction Index

#benefits

5 events across 5 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
5Noise
2.8Avg Dmg
9.4Avg Hype
WEEK 89Sep 6 – 12
NOISE2026-09-08
Trump Executive Order on Veterans Benefits
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
1.8
Hype
16.3
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-23
Millions Sign Up for Trump Accounts but Some Families Still Waiting for Baby $1,000
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
13.5
WEEK 33Aug 10 – 16
NOISE2025-08-16
Investigation into SNAP Theft Continues
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
1.1
WEEK 27Jun 29 – Jul 5
NOISE2025-07-05
Social Security Tax Relief Changes Announced
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.4
WEEK 23Jun 1 – 7
NOISE2025-06-07
Veterans Rally Against Planned VA Cuts
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
11.8
Hype
10.8