DIThe Distraction Index

#federal agencies

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
3Noise
1.8Avg Dmg
8.6Avg Hype
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
NOISE2026-05-09
Trump Administration Wildfire Agency Prepares for Fire Season
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
3.0
Hype
11.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
NOISE2026-04-12
Forest Service Closes Research Labs in Washington State
Resource Reallocationsingle state · narrow
Damage
2.5
Hype
12.0
WEEK 67Apr 5 – 11
NOISE2026-04-05
TVA President and CEO Announces Retirement
Personnel Capturesingle state · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
2.8