DIThe Distraction Index

#midterm_elections

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
0Noise
1.5Avg Dmg
30.6Avg Hype
WEEK 90Sep 13 – 19
HYPE2026-09-12
GOP Midterm Policy Agenda Lacks Substance
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
19.5
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
HYPE2026-08-01
Trump Alleged Election Interference Concerns in 2026 Midterms
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
4.5
Hype
29.3
WEEK 55Jan 11 – 17
HYPE2026-01-16
Trump Admin Defeats Midterm Rigging Scheme Challenge
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
43.0