DIThe Distraction Index

#regulatory_capture

3 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
1Noise
22.6Avg Dmg
18.5Avg Hype
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
HYPE2026-07-02
DOJ Marijuana Lawsuit Cites Pharma and Drug Testing Industry Interests
Enforcement Actionfederal · moderate
Damage
9.3
Hype
31.7
WEEK 33Aug 10 – 16
DMG2025-08-16
Court Clears Trump CFPB Firings
Personnel Capturefederal · broad
Damage
40.1
Hype
20.7
WEEK 21May 18 – 24
NOISE2025-05-23
Third CFTC Commissioner Announces Departure
Personnel Capturefederal · moderate
Damage
18.5
Hype
3.1