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#institutional_capture
20 events across 13 weeks
7
Damage
9
Hype
4
Noise
28.3
Avg Dmg
30.8
Avg Hype
WEEK 91
Sep 20 – 26
HYPE
2026-09-20
Trump Administration Seeks Control Over NIH Research Funding
Resource Reallocation
federal · broad
Damage
35.2
Hype
37.5
DMG
2026-09-17
DOGE Staffers Leading AI Takeover of Government Services
Personnel Capture
federal · broad
Damage
32.5
Hype
31.0
WEEK 90
Sep 13 – 19
NOISE
2026-09-12
Federal Court Blocks Trump 'Loyalty' Question for Job Applicants
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · narrow
Damage
8.1
Hype
19.0
WEEK 85
Aug 9 – 15
HYPE
2026-08-08
Pentagon Strips Security Clearance from Former Air Force Chief
Personnel Capture
federal · narrow
Damage
28.8
Hype
30.8
DMG
2026-08-08
Trump Administration Moves to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook
Personnel Capture
federal · broad
Damage
56.4
Hype
25.5
HYPE
2026-08-08
Trump Administration Attempts White House Ballroom Construction Without Congressional Approval
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
Damage
14.7
Hype
36.0
WEEK 84
Aug 2 – 8
DMG
2026-08-03
Law Firm Shifts from Trump Opposition to Cooperation
Personnel Capture
federal · moderate
Damage
31.9
Hype
19.0
WEEK 79
Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE
2026-06-27
Atlanta Federal Reserve Chief Selection Delayed Amid Warsh Involvement
Personnel Capture
federal · broad
Damage
25.8
Hype
27.8
WEEK 78
Jun 21 – 27
HYPE
2026-06-20
Federal Court Orders Release of Biden Interview Audio to Heritage Foundation
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · narrow
Damage
46.9
Hype
66.8
DMG
2026-06-18
Executive Order Shifting Special Education and Civil Rights Out of Education Department
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
Damage
44.8
Hype
40.5
WEEK 77
Jun 14 – 20
HYPE
2026-06-14
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order on 'Inappropriate Content' at National Sites
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · broad
Damage
12.6
Hype
27.0
DMG
2026-06-14
Trump Personnel Appointment: James M. McDonald Named US Attorney for Southern District of New York
Personnel Capture
federal · moderate
Damage
43.7
Hype
18.5
WEEK 75
May 31 – Jun 6
DMG
2026-06-03
Bill Pulte Appointment as Acting Intelligence Chief / DNI Nomination
Personnel Capture
federal · narrow
Damage
40.8
Hype
34.8
WEEK 73
May 17 – 23
HYPE
2026-05-16
Mass Diplomatic Staff Forced Out
Personnel Capture
federal · moderate
Damage
29.1
Hype
29.5
WEEK 72
May 10 – 16
NOISE
2026-05-13
David Venturella Appointed as ICE Acting Leader
Personnel Capture
federal · moderate
Damage
17.2
Hype
22.3
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