DIThe Distraction Index

#policy

10 events across 6 weeks

0Damage
8Hype
2Noise
16.2Avg Dmg
38.6Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-20
Larry Kudlow Commentary on Trump Crossing His Own Rubicon
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
17.4
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE2026-06-28
Trump Allows Migrant Labor for Dairy Farms
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.0
Hype
57.3
WEEK 74May 24 – 30
HYPE2026-05-23
Trump Is Setting His Sights on Restricting Legal Immigration
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
35.6
Hype
54.5
WEEK 51Dec 14 – 20
HYPE2025-12-19
Trump Sends Troops $1,776 Bonus Checks in Christmas Speech
Resource Reallocationfederal · moderate
Damage
13.4
Hype
36.9
HYPE2025-12-19
Trump Administration Touts Immigration Crackdown with More Aggressive Actions Expected
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
25.2
Hype
41.1
HYPE2025-12-19
Trump Administration Moves to Cut Off Transgender Care for Children
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
16.2
Hype
36.8
HYPE2025-12-19
Trump Declares Space Supremacy Push with US Moon Base by 2030
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
3.1
Hype
44.8
WEEK 28Jul 6 – 12
HYPE2025-07-12
Trump Signs OBBBA; Department of Labor and DHS Roll Out Changes
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
38.8
Hype
43.2
NOISE2025-07-12
Trump Signs AI Funding Bill and Lifts Chip Expo Restrictions
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
6.6
Hype
5.8
WEEK 19May 4 – 10
HYPE2025-05-10
US Accepts White South African Refugees While Other Programs Paused
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
23.2
Hype
48.3