DIThe Distraction Index

#student loans

5 events across 4 weeks

0Damage
3Hype
2Noise
6.2Avg Dmg
26.3Avg Hype
WEEK 86Aug 16 – 22
HYPE2026-08-16
NOISE: Student Loan Forgiveness Policy
federal · broad
Damage
—
Hype
6.0
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-25
Physician Assistant Groups Push for Permanent Student Loan Protections
federal · narrow
Damage
0.0
Hype
3.0
NOISE2026-07-23
Federal Restrictions on Low-Wage Program Student Loans
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
0.7
Hype
13.2
WEEK 64Mar 15 – 21
HYPE2026-03-20
Treasury Department to Take Over Some Student Loans
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
23.6
Hype
51.8
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-02
Trump Administration Proposes New Student Loan Repayment Plan
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
6.9
Hype
57.5