DIThe Distraction Index

#partisan conflict

4 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
2Noise
4.1Avg Dmg
28.5Avg Hype
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-12
Democrats Demand Trump Cognitive Test Under 25th Amendment
Information Operationfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
61.3
WEEK 59Feb 8 – 14
NOISE2026-02-11
Congressional Hearing on America's 250th Anniversary Celebration Conflicts
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
10.3
WEEK 32Aug 3 – 9
HYPE2025-08-09
Texas Democrats Flee to California Over Redistricting
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
10.9
Hype
24.3
WEEK 7Feb 9 – 15
NOISE2025-02-15
Democrats Push Back on Trump Immigration Crackdown as Border Czar Meets NYC Mayor
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
5.6
Hype
18.1