DIThe Distraction Index

#project cancellation

2 events across 2 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
2Noise
3.8Avg Dmg
9.3Avg Hype
WEEK 84Aug 2 – 8
NOISE2026-08-03
Union Station Overhaul Scrapped by Trump Administration
Resource Reallocationlocal · narrow
Damage
1.6
Hype
9.3
WEEK 83Jul 26 – Aug 1
NOISE2026-07-31
Trump Administration Stops Work on Great Lakes Asian Carp Project
Policy Changemulti state · moderate
Damage
5.9
Hype
9.3