DIThe Distraction Index

#defense_budget

2 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
0Hype
1Noise
17.9Avg Dmg
15.7Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-22
Secretary Hegseth Testifies on Capitol Hill Regarding Iran War Costs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
1.1
Hype
15.4
WEEK 12Mar 16 – 22
DMG2025-03-22
Musk Discusses Pentagon Cost Reductions
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
34.8
Hype
16.0