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4 events across 3 weeks
0
Damage
2
Hype
2
Noise
2.7
Avg Dmg
32.1
Avg Hype
WEEK 68
Apr 12 – 18
HYPE
2026-04-16
Senate Republicans Back Iran War Despite Deadline Pressure
Norm Erosion Only
federal · moderate
Damage
10.8
Hype
46.3
WEEK 62
Mar 1 – 7
NOISE
2026-03-02
NOISE: Public Opinion and Congressional Response to Iran Strikes
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
WEEK 59
Feb 8 – 14
HYPE
2026-02-07
Virginia Lawmaker Shuts Down Ted Cruz with Profanity
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
69.8
NOISE
2026-02-07
Thomas Massie's Microphone Snatched at GOP Dinner
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.7