DIThe Distraction Index

#congressional_accountability

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
1Noise
4.8Avg Dmg
25.0Avg Hype
WEEK 45Nov 2 – 8
HYPE2025-11-07
Senator Kennedy Plans to Introduce Bills to Withhold Congressional Pay During Shutdown
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
0.5
Hype
34.7
WEEK 15Apr 6 – 12
NOISE2025-04-05
George Santos Prosecution Seeks 7+ Years Prison
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
9.1
Hype
15.3