DIThe Distraction Index

#intelligence

9 events across 7 weeks

4Damage
3Hype
2Noise
26.1Avg Dmg
27.5Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Contradicts Defense Secretary on Iran-China-Russia Cooperation
Information Operationinternational · narrow
Damage
0.7
Hype
16.5
NOISE2026-07-22
Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton Nomination for US Intelligence Leadership
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
6.0
Hype
8.0
HYPE2026-07-22
Jay Clayton Advances as DNI Nominee
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
16.1
Hype
30.5
WEEK 75May 31 – Jun 6
DMG2026-06-03
Bill Pulte Appointment as Acting Intelligence Chief / DNI Nomination
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
40.8
Hype
34.8
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
DNI Tulsi Gabbard Potential Criminal Referrals
Enforcement Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
35.5
Hype
57.3
WEEK 54Jan 4 – 10
DMG2026-01-09
White House Freezes Out Intelligence Chief Over Venezuela Regime Change Doubts
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
25.4
Hype
19.4
WEEK 34Aug 17 – 23
DMG2025-08-23
Secretary Hegseth Fires Defense Intelligence Agency Director
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
56.2
Hype
24.3
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
DMG2025-06-25
Intelligence Assessment Disputes Trump Claims on Iran Strike Effectiveness
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
36.5
Hype
27.0
WEEK 19May 4 – 10
HYPE2025-05-10
US Spy Agencies Told to Gather Intelligence on Greenland
Policy Changeinternational · narrow
Damage
17.5
Hype
30.2