DIThe Distraction Index

#congress

5 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
3Noise
2.8Avg Dmg
27.4Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-15
Jack Smith Investigative Team Reviewed Messages Between Trump Officials and 44 Congress Members
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
3.1
Hype
8.5
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
Senate Republicans Back Iran War Despite Deadline Pressure
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
10.8
Hype
46.3
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
NOISE2026-03-02
NOISE: Public Opinion and Congressional Response to Iran Strikes
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
HYPE2026-02-07
Virginia Lawmaker Shuts Down Ted Cruz with Profanity
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
69.8
NOISE2026-02-07
Thomas Massie's Microphone Snatched at GOP Dinner
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
6.7