DIThe Distraction Index

#entitlements

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
0Hype
3Noise
13.5Avg Dmg
15.9Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
NOISE2026-07-15
Senators Introduce Legislation to Avert Social Security Shortfall
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
4.0
WEEK 18Apr 27 – May 3
DMG2025-05-03
Trump Administration Seeks DOGE Access to Social Security Systems
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
53.8
Hype
31.7
WEEK 15Apr 6 – 12
NOISE2025-04-05
Bernie Sanders Warns Trump Budget Threatens Social Security
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
24.2
WEEK 11Mar 9 – 15
NOISE2025-03-15
Trump Adviser Claims Social Security Safe From Cuts
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.8