DIThe Distraction Index

#institutional independence

2 events across 2 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
0Noise
31.2Avg Dmg
56.9Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-24
Trump Orders Smithsonian Signs Criticizing Exhibits as Inaccurate
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
11.3
Hype
76.3
WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
DMG2026-04-26
DOJ Drops Probe into Federal Reserve Chair Powell
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
51.1
Hype
37.5