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Undercovered High-Damage

Week 36: Aug 31 – Sep 6, 2025 · 🔒 FROZEN

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These are events where constitutional damage (A-score) far exceeds the media attention they receive (B-score). An Attention Budget below −15 means the event is getting less coverage than its real-world impact warrants — the public should know more about these.

All List A Events (3)
FTC Abandons Ban on Non-Compete Agreements Under Trump
Policy Changefederal · broad
4 sources
A
31.4
B
21.4
-10 BALANCED
Trump Selects Miami Doral Resort to Host 2026 G20 Summit
Resource Reallocationfederal · narrow
3 sources
A
31.3
B
27.1
-4 BALANCED
Boston Mayor and Police Commissioner Face Federal Sanctuary City Lawsuit
Judicial/Legal Actionsingle state · moderate
1 source
A
27.9
B
24.5
-3 BALANCED