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#state_federal_conflict
5 events across 3 weeks
2
Damage
3
Hype
0
Noise
21.2
Avg Dmg
40.6
Avg Hype
WEEK 67
Apr 5 – 11
HYPE
2026-04-03
State of California Lawsuit Against Trump Administration
Judicial/Legal Action
multi state · moderate
Damage
18.5
Hype
57.0
WEEK 31
Jul 27 – Aug 2
DMG
2025-08-02
States Sue Trump Administration Over Hospital Restrictions on Transgender Youth Treatment
Policy Change
multi state · narrow
Damage
42.5
Hype
26.4
HYPE
2025-08-02
DeSantis Opposes ICE Poaching Local Police with $50,000 Bonuses
Policy Change
single state · narrow
WEEK 23
Jun 1 – 7
DMG
2025-06-07
Governor Newsom Suggests Withholding California's Federal Tax Share Over Grant Cuts
Policy Change
single state · broad
Damage
31.8
Hype
29.4
Damage
2.9
Hype
26.4
HYPE
2025-08-02
Newsom Plans Redistricting in California to Counter Trump
Election Admin Change
single state · broad
Damage
10.5
Hype
63.8