DIThe Distraction Index

#confirmation_hearing

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
12.7Avg Dmg
26.2Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-15
Jay Clayton Confirmation Hearing for Director of National Intelligence
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
6.6
Hype
29.5
NOISE2026-07-15
Trump Nominates Intelligence Official Who Refuses to Answer Questions
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
8.0
Hype
18.0
WEEK 4Jan 19 – 25
HYPE2025-01-24
Pete Hegseth Paid $50,000 Settlement to Sexual Assault Accuser
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
23.4
Hype
31.2