DIThe Distraction Index

#welfare_policy

4 events across 3 weeks

0Damage
0Hype
4Noise
4.0Avg Dmg
17.6Avg Hype
WEEK 85Aug 9 – 15
NOISE2026-08-08
SNAP Benefits Termination in Maryland with Job Resource Linking
Policy Changesingle state · moderate
Damage
2.7
Hype
8.3
WEEK 82Jul 19 – 25
NOISE2026-07-24
Civil Rights Groups Sue HHS for Cutting Child Care and Family Assistance
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
6.4
Hype
19.5
NOISE2026-07-24
Over 4 Million People Removed from SNAP Since Last July
Resource Reallocationfederal · broad
Damage
0.3
Hype
24.1
WEEK 50Dec 7 – 13
NOISE2025-12-11
States Restrict SNAP Purchases of Junk Food
Policy Changemulti state · moderate
Damage
6.5
Hype
18.6