DIThe Distraction Index

#resource_misuse

2 events across 1 week

0Damage
2Hype
0Noise
36.5Avg Dmg
42.4Avg Hype
WEEK 73May 17 – 23
HYPE2026-05-16
Trump Administration Compensation Fund for Political Allies
Resource Reallocationfederal · narrow
Damage
32.6
Hype
43.3
HYPE2026-05-15
IRS Funding Reallocation and Alleged Corruption
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
40.5
Hype
41.5