DIThe Distraction Index

#personnel policy

4 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
2Noise
22.1Avg Dmg
23.6Avg Hype
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