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5 events across 5 weeks
1
Damage
2
Hype
2
Noise
15.3
Avg Dmg
30.6
Avg Hype
WEEK 72
May 10 – 16
HYPE
2026-05-09
Trump Administration Uses Children as Props at Rally
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
2.0
Hype
55.0
WEEK 65
Mar 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-03-22
Detained Immigrant Children Face Concerning Conditions at Texas Facility
Enforcement Action
single state · narrow
Damage
23.0
Hype
24.5
WEEK 60
Feb 15 – 21
NOISE
2025-03-10
Trump Administration Harms Young Children and Vulnerable Families Through Policy Changes
Resource Reallocation
federal · broad
Damage
11.6
Hype
23.9
WEEK 52
Dec 21 – 27
DMG
2025-12-25
HHS Cuts Pediatric Health Program Funding
Resource Reallocation
federal · broad
Damage
23.6
Hype
12.8
WEEK 51
Dec 14 – 20
HYPE
2025-12-19
Trump Administration Moves to Cut Off Transgender Care for Children
Policy Change
federal · narrow
Damage
16.2
Hype
36.8