DIThe Distraction Index

#regulatory_rollback

5 events across 3 weeks

1Damage
1Hype
3Noise
7.7Avg Dmg
17.1Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Trump Allies Weaken Protections for Historic Sites Beyond Washington DC
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.6
Hype
9.8
NOISE2026-07-23
Judge Approves Removal of Endangered Species Protections for Texas Lizard
Policy Changesingle state · narrow
Damage
0.1
Hype
3.5
WEEK 80Jul 5 – 11
NOISE2026-07-05
Trump Administration Rolls Back Dozens of Gun Regulations
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
4.6
Hype
13.5
HYPE2026-07-05
Trump Pardons Six Individuals Prosecuted Under Biden-Era Emissions Rules
Policy Changefederal · narrow
Damage
9.8
Hype
46.8
WEEK 12Mar 16 – 22
DMG2025-03-22
PFAS Regulation Proposed Without Polluter Penalties
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
23.3
Hype
11.9