DIThe Distraction Index

#social_safety_net

5 events across 4 weeks

1Damage
2Hype
2Noise
16.7Avg Dmg
21.2Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
HYPE2026-07-24
SNAP Benefits Reduction Results in 4 Million People Losing Coverage
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
0.7
Hype
28.3
WEEK 45Nov 2 – 8
NOISE2025-11-07
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Fully Fund SNAP Benefits in November
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
15.7
Hype
15.9
WEEK 27Jun 29 – Jul 5
NOISE2025-07-04
Medicaid Cuts Announced in Spending Bill
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.1
Hype
17.1
WEEK 25Jun 15 – 21
DMG2025-06-14
SNAP Benefits Cuts in Trump Reconciliation Bill
Resource Reallocationmulti state · broad
Damage
30.1
Hype
19.5
HYPE2025-06-14
SNAP Cuts in Trump Reconciliation Bill Threaten Food Assistance
Resource Reallocationmulti state · broad
Damage
22.1
Hype
25.4