DIThe Distraction Index

#defense_policy

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
0.7Avg Dmg
41.8Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-23
House Votes to Rename Department of Defense to Department of War
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
75.0
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-15
Trump Speaks at Pennsylvania Defense Summit
Norm Erosion Onlysingle state · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
32.0
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-07
Trump Expects to Offer Turkey F-35 Jet Access Restoration
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
2.0
Hype
18.5