DIThe Distraction Index

#shutdown

6 events across 6 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
4Noise
8.2Avg Dmg
21.0Avg Hype
WEEK 44Oct 26 – Nov 1
HYPE2025-10-30
SNAP Benefits Threatened by Shutdown
Resource Reallocationmulti state · broad
Damage
17.4
Hype
30.2
WEEK 43Oct 19 – 25
NOISE2025-10-23
Congress Unlikely to Change Filibuster Rules to End Shutdown
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
0.2
Hype
13.7
WEEK 38Sep 14 – 20
NOISE2025-09-20
Senate Rejects Government Shutdown Avoidance Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
22.7
Hype
22.3
WEEK 37Sep 7 – 13
HYPE2025-09-13
Democrats Initiate Health Care Fight as Shutdown Deadline Looms
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
1.5
Hype
36.0
WEEK 10Mar 2 – 8
NOISE2025-03-07
Lawmakers Seek Votes on Continuing Resolution to Avert Government Shutdown
federal · broad
Damage
1.0
Hype
4.7
WEEK 9Feb 23 – Mar 1
NOISE2025-03-01
Congress Faces Government Shutdown Deadline in Two Weeks
federal · broad
Damage
6.5
Hype
19.1