DIThe Distraction Index

#compensation

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
2Noise
6.7Avg Dmg
18.2Avg Hype
WEEK 51Dec 14 – 20
HYPE2025-12-19
Trump Sends Troops $1,776 Bonus Checks in Christmas Speech
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
13.4
Hype
36.9
WEEK 46Nov 9 – 15
NOISE2025-11-14
Air Traffic Controllers Promised Shutdown Pay Compensation
Resource Reallocationfederal · narrow
Damage
6.7
Hype
15.0
WEEK 11Mar 9 – 15
NOISE2025-03-15
Federal Firefighters Secure Permanent Pay Raises in Spending Bill
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.6