DIThe Distraction Index

#regulatory_capture

4 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
1Noise
22.0Avg Dmg
21.1Avg Hype
WEEK 91Sep 20 – 26
HYPE2026-09-20
Trump and Family Financial Interests in AI Economy Amid Regulatory Resistance
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
20.2
Hype
28.8
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