#funding cuts | The Distraction Index
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#funding cuts
6 events across 3 weeks
1
Damage
2
Distraction
3
Noise
14.5
Avg A
20.4
Avg B
WEEK 18
Apr 27 – May 3
DMG
2025-05-03
Radio Free Asia Announces Mass Layoffs Amid Funding Fight with Trump Administration
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
A
45.4
B
21.4
WEEK 17
Apr 20 – 26
NOISE
2025-04-26
Federal Funding Cuts Impact CASA Services in Rapid City
Resource Reallocation
single state · narrow
A
1.8
B
9.1
NOISE
2025-04-26
Anti-Abortion Advocates Gather at Alaska Capitol Following Reproductive Health Funding Cuts
Resource Reallocation
single state · moderate
A
WEEK 14
Mar 30 – Apr 5
DIST
2025-04-05
HUD Cuts Public Housing Funds for Sanctuary Areas
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
A
22.8
B
28.9
NOISE
2025-04-05
Trump Administration Ends Disaster Preparedness Grant Program
Resource Reallocation
federal · broad
A
2.9
B
20.4
DIST
2025-04-26
LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Hotline Faces Potential Defunding
Resource Reallocation
federal · narrow
A
1.7
B
24.7
12.6
B
18.1