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#institutional_capture
5 events across 3 weeks
1
Damage
2
Hype
2
Noise
19.6
Avg Dmg
29.8
Avg Hype
WEEK 67
Apr 5 – 11
HYPE
2026-04-05
Pete Hegseth Fires Army Chief of Staff General Randy George
Personnel Capture
federal · narrow
Damage
23.0
Hype
68.5
WEEK 65
Mar 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-03-22
Judge Restores Voice of America Jobs After Trump Administration Cuts
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · narrow
Damage
19.4
Hype
17.5
WEEK 59
Feb 8 – 14
DMG
2026-02-11
'Stop the Steal' Lawyer Sought Voter Fraud Evidence from US Intelligence
Norm Erosion Only
federal · broad
Damage
30.5
Hype
25.0
NOISE
2026-02-09
DOJ Deputy Antitrust Chief Steps Down
Personnel Capture
federal · moderate
Damage
18.4
Hype
7.5
HYPE
2026-02-05
Trump Defends Cabinet Nominees at National Prayer Breakfast
Personnel Capture
federal · narrow
Damage
6.9
Hype
30.5