DIThe Distraction Index

#political_pressure

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
0Noise
17.5Avg Dmg
29.6Avg Hype
WEEK 90Sep 13 – 19
DMG2025-01-01
DOJ Investigation of Utah Elections Chief
Enforcement Actionsingle state · narrow
Damage
46.2
Hype
32.0
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-22
House Republicans Criticize Smithsonian for Focus on Oppressors and Oppressed
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
3.0
Hype
32.0
WEEK 42Oct 12 – 18
HYPE2025-10-17
Florida Teacher Forced to Remove Charlie Kirk Poster After Complaint
Information Operationsingle state · narrow
Damage
3.2
Hype
24.8