DIThe Distraction Index

#legislative_action

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
1Hype
1Noise
11.3Avg Dmg
28.3Avg Hype
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-16
Senate Approves Legislation Withholding Lawmakers' Pay During Government Shutdowns
Damage
0.0
Hype
34.3
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
NOISE2025-09-20
Senate Rejects Government Shutdown Avoidance Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
22.7
Hype
22.3