DIThe Distraction Index

#war_powers

6 events across 5 weeks

2Damage
2Hype
2Noise
26.1Avg Dmg
26.8Avg Hype
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Fetterman Casts Deciding Vote Against Resolution to Rein In Trump War on Iran
federal · narrow
Damage
0.2
Hype
11.5
WEEK 68Apr 12 – 18
HYPE2026-04-16
Senate Republicans Back Iran War Despite Deadline Pressure
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · moderate
Damage
10.8
Hype
46.3
WEEK 62Mar 1 – 7
HYPE2026-03-02
Congressional Debate Over Trump's War Powers in Iran
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
7.6
Hype
52.5
WEEK 56Jan 18 – 24
DMG2026-01-23
House Rejects War Powers Resolution on Venezuela Military Operations
Policy Changefederal · moderate
Damage
37.6
Hype
19.1
WEEK 26Jun 22 – 28
NOISE2025-06-27
Congressional War Powers Resolution Over Iran Strikes Fails in Senate
Norm Erosion Onlyfederal · broad
Damage
13.1
Hype
9.8
DMG2025-06-22
US Conducts Largest B-2 Bomber Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facilities
Enforcement Actioninternational · broad
Damage
87.2
Hype
21.4