DIThe Distraction Index

#fees

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage

0Hype

2Noise

11.7Avg Dmg

17.3Avg Hype

WEEK 53Dec 28 – Jan 3

NOISE2026-01-01

Non-US Citizens Face $100 Surcharge to Enter National Parks

Policy Changefederal · narrow

WEEK 52Dec 21 – 27

NOISE2025-12-25

Trump $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee Upheld by Judge

Policy Changefederal · moderate