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The Distraction Index
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7 events across 3 weeks
0
Damage
6
Distraction
1
Noise
18.1
Avg A
36.7
Avg B
WEEK 51
Dec 14 – 20
DIST
2025-12-19
Trump Sends Troops $1,776 Bonus Checks in Christmas Speech
Resource Reallocation
federal · moderate
A
13.4
B
36.9
DIST
2025-12-19
Trump Administration Moves to Cut Off Transgender Care for Children
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
16.2
B
36.8
DIST
2025-12-19
Trump Declares Space Supremacy Push with US Moon Base by 2030
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
3.1
B
44.8
DIST
2025-12-19
Trump Administration Touts Immigration Crackdown with More Aggressive Actions Expected
Enforcement Action
federal · broad
A
25.2
B
41.1
WEEK 28
Jul 6 – 12
NOISE
2025-07-12
Trump Signs AI Funding Bill and Lifts Chip Expo Restrictions
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
6.6
B
5.8
DIST
2025-07-12
Trump Signs OBBBA; Department of Labor and DHS Roll Out Changes
Policy Change
federal · broad
A
WEEK 19
May 4 – 10
DIST
2025-05-10
US Accepts White South African Refugees While Other Programs Paused
Policy Change
federal · narrow
A
23.2
B
48.3
38.8
B
43.2