DIThe Distraction Index

#citizenship verification

3 events across 3 weeks

2Damage
1Hype
0Noise
53.7Avg Dmg
41.9Avg Hype
WEEK 92Sep 27 – Oct 3
DMG2026-09-25
Federal Voter Eligibility Database Supreme Court Approval
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
49.1
Hype
24.0
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
DMG2026-06-05
Trump Administration Voter Citizenship Database Check Plan
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
66.7
Hype
44.5
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-02-27
SAVE America Act Voting Restrictions Proposed
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
45.3
Hype
57.3