DIThe Distraction Index

#federal-state conflict

6 events across 6 weeks

1Damage
3Hype
2Noise
23.9Avg Dmg
34.7Avg Hype
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
HYPE2026-05-31
Blue States Push 100% Tax on Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization' Payouts
Policy Changemulti state · narrow
Damage
17.1
Hype
52.3
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-15
Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Connecticut Immigration Policies
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
30.7
Hype
44.0
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
DMG2026-02-27
Trump Administration Sues New Jersey Over Voter Information
Enforcement Actionsingle state · moderate
Damage
58.0
Hype
39.3
WEEK 61Feb 22 – 28
NOISE2026-02-24
Democratic State AGs Announce Lawsuit Against Trump Over Vaccine Policy
Judicial/Legal Actionmulti state · broad
Damage
22.9
Hype
24.2
WEEK 54Jan 4 – 10
NOISE2026-01-09
Minnesota and US Officials Clash Over ICE Shooting Investigation
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
10.6
Hype
23.1
WEEK 35Aug 24 – 30
HYPE2025-08-30
Massachusetts Governor Criticizes Trump for Canceling Salem Wind Project
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
4.0
Hype
25.4