DIThe Distraction Index

#welfare policy

3 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
2Hype
1Noise
9.3Avg Dmg
18.9Avg Hype
WEEK 76Jun 7 – 13
HYPE2026-06-07
Judge Halts Trump Administration SNAP Conditions
Judicial/Legal Actionfederal · broad
Damage
0.0
Hype
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WEEK 70Apr 26 – May 2
HYPE2026-04-26
Trump Administration Changes Food Stamps Policy
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
12.9
Hype
41.8
WEEK 16Apr 13 – 19
NOISE2025-04-19
USDA Urges States to Reinforce SNAP Work Requirements
Policy Changefederal · broad
Damage
15.1
Hype
14.9