DIThe Distraction Index

#filibuster

2 events across 1 week

0Damage
1Hype
1Noise
0.1Avg Dmg
23.8Avg Hype
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
NOISE2025-10-23
Congress Unlikely to Change Filibuster Rules to End Shutdown
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.2
Hype
13.7
HYPE2025-10-23
Democratic Sen. Merkley Conducts 22-Hour Filibuster Against Trump
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
33.8