DIThe Distraction Index

#midterms

11 events across 9 weeks

2Damage
4Hype
5Noise
11.3Avg Dmg
26.0Avg Hype
WEEK 89Sep 6 – 12
HYPE2026-09-04
Federal Courts Block Trump Mail Voting Restrictions for Midterms
multi state · broad
Damage
—
Hype
22.8
WEEK 88Aug 30 – Sep 5
DMG2026-09-03
Trump Administration USPS Mail-Ballot Screening System and Whistleblower Warnings
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
75.7
Hype
36.3
HYPE2026-09-01
Congress Passes Short-Term Funding Bill Averting Government Shutdown
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
7.5
WEEK 87Aug 23 – 29
NOISE2026-08-23
Democrats Prepare for Potential Trump Interference in Midterm Elections
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
3.7
Hype
20.5
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-02
Maryland Governor Expresses Concern About Trump Election Interference
Election Admin Changefederal · broad
Damage
4.5
Hype
22.5
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-23
Senate Democrats Strategize Response to Trump Midterm Manipulation
Information Operationfederal · broad
Damage
0.8
Hype
14.2
NOISE2026-07-22
House Democrat Leader Jeffries Criticizes Trump, Seeks Teachers Union Support
federal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
16.4
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-17
Trump Approval Hits Record Low as 77% Report His Policies Raised Cost of Living
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
42.5
WEEK 72May 10 – 16
DMG2026-05-10
Tennessee Redistricting Plan Reshapes Congressional Districts
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
38.8
Hype
18.0
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
NOISE2026-04-16
Republican Concerns About 2026 Midterm Election Losses
Damage
0.0
Hype
5.5
WEEK 60Feb 15 – 21
HYPE2026-02-14
Trump vs Bad Bunny Super Bowl Feud with Midterm Consequences
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
1.0
Hype
79.3