DIThe Distraction Index

#policy_change

5 events across 5 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
3Noise
20.1Avg Dmg
29.9Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
NOISE2026-08-15
Trump Administration Cybersecurity Policy Allowing Private Hacking
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
20.3
Hype
21.3
WEEK 79Jun 28 – Jul 4
HYPE2026-06-28
TPS Protections for Haitians Under Administration Scrutiny
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
19.7
Hype
51.8
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
NOISE2026-05-18
Ohio Medicaid Coverage Loss Threatens Half Million Residents
Policy Changesingle state · broad
Damage
9.2
Hype
17.5
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
DMG2025-09-20
RFK Jr. Vaccine Panel Changes COVID-19 Shot Guidelines
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
47.2
Hype
45.6
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
NOISE2025-06-14
Trump Reduces Mass Deportation Sweeps
Enforcement Actionfederal · broad
Damage
4.2
Hype
13.2