DIThe Distraction Index

#executive_authority

3 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
0Hype
2Noise
12.2Avg Dmg
16.6Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Administration Pivots to New Legal Authority to Maintain Tariffs
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
0.5
Hype
13.5
NOISE2026-07-23
Trump Administration Launches 12th Consecutive Night of Strikes on Iran
Policy Changeinternational · broad
Damage
4.0
Hype
8.8
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
DMG2026-02-24
States Sue Trump Administration Over Vaccine Schedule Changes
Policy Changemulti state · broad
Damage
32.1
Hype
27.5