DIThe Distraction Index

#congressional action

7 events across 5 weeks

1Damage
5Hype
1Noise
17.3Avg Dmg
37.0Avg Hype
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE2026-07-28
Congressional Budget and Policy Actions
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
3.3
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
DMG2026-07-05
House Speaker Johnson Advances Trump Voter ID Bill Despite GOP Resistance
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
86.8
Hype
55.8
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-06-06
Senate passes $70 billion immigration bill amid revolts
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
18.0
Hype
31.0
HYPE2026-06-05
Senate GOP Debates Trump Settlement Limits in Overnight Session
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
14.9
Hype
56.8
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
HYPE2026-05-10
Trump Warns College Sports Could Be 'Lost Forever'
federal · moderate
Damage
—
Hype
61.8
HYPE2026-05-10
Trump Warns on College Sports, Urges Congressional Action
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
37.5
WEEK 24Jun 8 – 14
NOISE2025-06-14
Rep. Scott Peters Introduces Bill to Prevent Navy Ship Renaming
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
1.4
Hype
13.0