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26 events across 18 weeks
2
Damage
11
Hype
13
Noise
13.7
Avg Dmg
25.3
Avg Hype
WEEK 67
Apr 5 – 11
HYPE
2026-04-05
FBI Operation on Native American Cold Cases
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
8.3
WEEK 63
Mar 8 – 14
NOISE
2026-03-08
Trump-Backed U.S. Attorney David Courcelle Appointed in New Orleans
Personnel Capture
federal · narrow
Damage
24.8
Hype
13.0
HYPE
2026-03-08
Trump Administration Cartel Eradication Coalition
Policy Change
federal · moderate
WEEK 61
Feb 22 – 28
NOISE
2026-02-24
Trump Administration Pressures Mexico on Cartel Crackdown
Enforcement Action
international · moderate
Damage
1.3
Hype
17.4
WEEK 60
Feb 15 – 21
DMG
2026-02-15
ICE Federal Agents Alleged to Have Lied About Shooting Incident
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
30.9
Hype
20.3
HYPE
2025-11-18
DOJ Sues California Over Law Unmasking Federal Agents
Judicial/Legal Action
single state · moderate
WEEK 56
Jan 18 – 24
NOISE
2026-01-23
Webb County Sheriff Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges
Judicial/Legal Action
single state · narrow
Damage
0.6
Hype
7.8
WEEK 53
Dec 28 – Jan 3
HYPE
2026-01-01
Trump Administration Withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA, and Portland
Policy Change
multi state · moderate
Damage
19.5
Hype
26.0
WEEK 52
Dec 21 – 27
NOISE
2025-12-25
Police Gain Federal Funding for Drone Purchases
Policy Change
federal · broad
Damage
18.9
Hype
9.1
WEEK 50
Dec 7 – 13
HYPE
2025-12-11
Feds Unveil Homeland Security Task Force for New York Crime Despite Record-Low Crime
Information Operation
single state · moderate
Damage
19.4
Hype
30.8
WEEK 47
Nov 16 – 22
NOISE
2025-11-21
Congressman Buddy Carter Requests Federal Troops for Atlanta
Enforcement Action
single state · moderate
Damage
19.5
Hype
22.4
WEEK 45
Nov 2 – 8
NOISE
2025-11-07
Jury Finds Capitol Police Discriminated Against Female Officer
federal · narrow
Damage
3.9
Hype
10.5
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
California Lawmakers Pass Bill Barring Authorities from Wearing Face Masks
Policy Change
single state · moderate
Damage
5.9
Hype
18.2
NOISE
2025-09-13
Trump Announces National Guard Deployment to Memphis
Resource Reallocation
single state · moderate
WEEK 34
Aug 17 – 23
HYPE
2025-08-23
Trump Touts DC Arrests While Experts Question Crime Metrics
Information Operation
single state · moderate
Damage
9.5
Hype
33.8
HYPE
2025-08-23
FBI Searches Home and Office of Former Trump Adviser John Bolton
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
WEEK 25
Jun 15 – 21
HYPE
2025-06-14
Minnesota Democratic Lawmaker and Husband Shot in Targeted Political Violence
single state · narrow
Damage
25.3
Hype
51.8
NOISE
2025-06-14
Veterans Protest Against Army Parade on Capitol Hill
Norm Erosion Only
federal · narrow
WEEK 23
Jun 1 – 7
NOISE
2025-06-07
Retired DC Police Officer Sentenced for Leaking Information to Proud Boys Leader
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
14.0
Hype
20.8
WEEK 20
May 11 – 17
HYPE
2025-05-17
James Comey Under Investigation by Secret Service Over Social Media Post
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
19.2
Hype
42.7
WEEK 11
Mar 9 – 15
NOISE
2025-03-15
Financial Surveillance Order Raises Privacy Concerns for Cartel Activity Monitoring
Enforcement Action
federal · broad
Damage
10.6
Hype
20.8
WEEK 8
Feb 16 – 22
DMG
2025-02-22
Kash Patel Takes Oath as FBI Director
Personnel Capture
federal · broad
Damage
36.8
Hype
23.3
NOISE
2025-02-22
Former Proud Boys Leader Enrique Tarrio Arrested at Capitol
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
WEEK 4
Jan 19 – 25
NOISE
2025-01-24
Capitol Police Officer Suspended After Armed Man Allowed to Enter Building
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
Damage
3.9
Hype
19.5
Damage
7.4
Hype
59.5
HYPE
2026-03-06
Trump Executive Order on Cybercrime Gangs and Global Scam Networks
Policy Change
federal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
43.0
Damage
18.9
Hype
27.3
Damage
22.4
Hype
24.9
Damage
18.6
Hype
28.3
Damage
5.8
Hype
13.0
HYPE
2025-06-14
Minnesota Lawmaker Assassination - Targeted Political Violence
Norm Erosion Only
single state · narrow
Damage
13.5
Hype
48.8
4.9
Hype
17.4