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3 events across 3 weeks
1
Damage
1
Hype
1
Noise
24.9
Avg Dmg
36.3
Avg Hype
WEEK 83
Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE
2026-07-27
Trump Executive Order on Smithsonian Museum Signage and Historical Exhibits
Norm Erosion Only
federal · moderate
Damage
20.2
Hype
57.5
WEEK 77
Jun 14 – 20
DMG
2026-06-14
Federal Judge Orders Restoration of National Park Exhibits and Signs
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · broad
Damage
43.2
Hype
32.3
WEEK 61
Feb 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-02-16
Trump Administration Ordered to Restore George Washington Slavery Exhibit
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
11.3
Hype
19.0