DIThe Distraction Index

#media_access

4 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
1Noise
15.6Avg Dmg
28.6Avg Hype
WEEK 91Sep 20 – 26
HYPE2026-09-23
Trump Administration Media Access Restrictions and Court Challenge
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
16.2
Hype
40.0
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-15
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Expands Briefing Room Access
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
4.0
Hype
21.8
WEEK 23Jun 1 – 7
HYPE2025-06-07
Appeals Court Allows Trump to Block AP from White House Events
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
18.5
Hype
24.3
WEEK 8Feb 16 – 22
HYPE2025-02-22
AP Sues Trump Administration Over Press Access Ban
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
23.9
Hype
28.2