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7 events across 6 weeks
3
Damage
1
Hype
3
Noise
21.7
Avg Dmg
21.9
Avg Hype
WEEK 61
Feb 22 – 28
DMG
2026-02-24
15 States Sue HHS Over Vaccine Schedule Revisions
Judicial/Legal Action
multi state · broad
Damage
28.1
Hype
20.5
WEEK 56
Jan 18 – 24
DMG
2026-01-23
US Completes Withdrawal from World Health Organization
Policy Change
international · broad
Damage
49.6
Hype
32.8
WEEK 53
Dec 28 – Jan 3
NOISE
2026-01-01
Multiple States Implement SNAP Bans on Soda and Candy
Policy Change
multi state · moderate
Damage
12.5
Hype
21.5
WEEK 47
Nov 16 – 22
NOISE
2025-11-21
Republican Criticizes Trump Administration Over Vaccine Policy
Policy Change
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
9.8
WEEK 22
May 25 – 31
DMG
2025-05-30
RFK Jr. Denies Cuts to Scientific Research While Slashing Staff and Funding
Information Operation
federal · moderate
Damage
26.5
Hype
23.7
NOISE
2025-05-30
White House to Correct Errors in MAHA Report
Information Operation
federal · broad
WEEK 5
Jan 26 – Feb 1
HYPE
2025-02-01
Trump Administration Purges Federal Health Agency Websites
Information Operation
federal · broad
Damage
28.9
Hype
31.9
Damage
6.5
Hype
13.1