DIThe Distraction Index

#personnel policy

5 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
3Noise
18.8Avg Dmg
22.3Avg Hype
WEEK 92Sep 27 – Oct 3
NOISE2026-09-25
OPM Removes 'Favorite Executive Order' Question from Federal Job Applications
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · narrow
Damage
5.6
Hype
17.0
WEEK 32Aug 3 – 9
NOISE2025-08-09
Trump DHS Lifts Age Requirements for ICE Agents
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
14.5
Hype
24.8
HYPE2025-08-09
Air Force Revokes Approved Retirement for Trans Service Members
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
22.1
Hype
27.3
WEEK 16Apr 13 – 19
DMG2025-04-19
Trump Administration Makes Federal Worker Firing Easier
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
36.6
Hype
18.9
WEEK 6Feb 2 – 8
NOISE2025-02-08
Veterans Affairs Deems 130+ Occupations Ineligible for Deferred Resignation Plan
Personnel Capturefederal · narrow
Damage
15.2
Hype
23.4