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The Distraction Index
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11 events across 9 weeks
4
Damage
3
Distraction
4
Noise
19.9
Avg A
25.3
Avg B
WEEK 58
Feb 1 – 7
NOISE
2026-02-05
Trump Administration National Security Strategy Questioned
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
0.0
B
12.7
WEEK 56
Jan 18 – 24
DMG
2026-01-23
TikTok Deal Between China and White House Finalized
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
50.3
B
40.1
WEEK 42
Oct 12 – 18
DIST
2025-10-17
John Bolton Indicted on Classified Documents Charges
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · narrow
A
17.5
B
42.7
WEEK 37
Sep 7 – 13
NOISE
2025-09-13
John Bolton's Personal Email Account Hacked by Foreign Entity
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
3.0
B
8.1
NOISE
2025-09-13
Federal Prosecution Continues Case Against Trump Assassination Attempt Suspect
Enforcement Action
federal · narrow
A
WEEK 26
Jun 22 – 28
DMG
2025-06-25
Intelligence Assessment Disputes Trump Claims on Iran Strike Effectiveness
Information Operation
federal · broad
A
36.5
B
27.0
WEEK 23
Jun 1 – 7
NOISE
2025-06-07
Trump Administration Implements Drone Dominance Executive Order
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
9.3
B
16.0
WEEK 12
Mar 16 – 22
DIST
2025-03-22
Trump Discusses China War Plans with Musk
Information Operation
federal · narrow
A
13.9
B
43.2
WEEK 3
Jan 12 – 18
DMG
2025-01-18
Supreme Court Upholds TikTok Ban
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · broad
A
37.6
B
30.4
WEEK 1
Dec 29 – Jan 4
DMG
2025-01-04
TikTok and Government Clash in Final Supreme Court Briefs
Judicial/Legal Action
federal · broad
A
33.8
B
19.7
DIST
2025-01-04
Biden Blocks $14 Billion US Steel Acquisition by Nippon Steel
Policy Change
federal · moderate
A
1.1
B
9.0
15.9
B
29.8