DIThe Distraction Index

#poverty

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
1Noise
13.2Avg Dmg
23.3Avg Hype
WEEK 85Aug 9 – 15
HYPE2026-08-08
HHS Proposes Gutting Head Start Preschool Program
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
13.4
Hype
29.5
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-24
SNAP Benefits Reduction Results in 4 Million People Losing Coverage
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
0.7
Hype
28.3
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
DMG2025-06-14
SNAP Benefits Cuts in Trump Reconciliation Bill
Resource Reallocationmulti state · broad
Damage
30.1
Hype
19.5
WEEK 13Mar 23 – 29
NOISE2025-03-29
USDA Cuts $3.4 Million in Aid to State Food Banks
Resource Reallocationsingle state · broad
Damage
8.5
Hype
16.0