DIThe Distraction Index

#funding cuts

6 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
3Noise
14.5Avg Dmg
20.4Avg Hype
WEEK 18Apr 27 – May 3
DMG2025-05-03
Radio Free Asia Announces Mass Layoffs Amid Funding Fight with Trump Administration
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
45.4
Hype
21.4
WEEK 17Apr 20 – 26
NOISE2025-04-26
Federal Funding Cuts Impact CASA Services in Rapid City
Resource Reallocationsingle state · narrow
Damage
1.8
Hype
9.1
NOISE2025-04-26
Anti-Abortion Advocates Gather at Alaska Capitol Following Reproductive Health Funding Cuts
Resource Reallocationsingle state · moderate
Damage
2.9
Hype
20.4
HYPE2025-04-26
LGBTQ+ Youth Suicide Hotline Faces Potential Defunding
Resource Reallocationfederal · narrow
Damage
1.7
Hype
24.7
WEEK 14Mar 30 – Apr 5
HYPE2025-04-05
HUD Cuts Public Housing Funds for Sanctuary Areas
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
22.8
Hype
28.9
NOISE2025-04-05
Trump Administration Ends Disaster Preparedness Grant Program
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
12.6
Hype
18.1