DIThe Distraction Index

#funding_freeze

2 events across 1 week

2Damage
0Hype
0Noise
36.5Avg Dmg
26.6Avg Hype
WEEK 5Jan 26 – Feb 1
DMG2025-02-01
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Spending Freeze on Grants and Loans
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
37.2
Hype
28.8
DMG2025-02-01
OMB General Counsel Faces Backlash Over Federal Funding Freeze
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
35.8
Hype
24.4