DIThe Distraction Index

#legislative oversight

3 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
0Noise
3.4Avg Dmg
39.5Avg Hype
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
HYPE2026-07-30
Senate Contempt of Congress Motion Against Fauci
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
10.3
Hype
45.5
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-17
Senate Parliamentarian Blocks $1 Billion White House Security Proposal
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
24.0
HYPE2026-05-17
Federal Funding for Trump Ballroom Blocked by Senate Ruling
federal · narrow
Damage
—
Hype
49.0