DIThe Distraction Index

#partisan politics

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
0Noise
16.8Avg Dmg
25.5Avg Hype
WEEK 81Jul 12 – 18
HYPE2026-07-12
Ex-GOP Aide Blasts Democrats for Not Standing Up to Trump First Amendment Attacks
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
1.3
Hype
29.5
WEEK 35Aug 24 – 30
DMG2025-08-30
Missouri Governor Calls Special Session to Redraw Congressional Maps to Boost GOP
Election Admin Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
33.8
Hype
27.2
WEEK 7Feb 9 – 15
HYPE2025-02-15
Minnesota Republicans File Recall Elections for 8 House Democrats
Election Admin Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
15.4
Hype
19.9