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#state_federal_conflict
4 events across 2 weeks
2
Damage
2
Distraction
0
Noise
21.9
Avg A
36.5
Avg B
WEEK 31
Jul 27 – Aug 2
DMG
2025-08-02
States Sue Trump Administration Over Hospital Restrictions on Transgender Youth Treatment
Policy Change
multi state · narrow
A
42.5
B
26.4
DIST
2025-08-02
DeSantis Opposes ICE Poaching Local Police with $50,000 Bonuses
Policy Change
single state · narrow
A
2.9
B
26.4
DIST
2025-08-02
Newsom Plans Redistricting in California to Counter Trump
Election Admin Change
single state · broad
A
10.5
B
63.8
WEEK 23
Jun 1 – 7
DMG
2025-06-07
Governor Newsom Suggests Withholding California's Federal Tax Share Over Grant Cuts
Policy Change
single state · broad
A
31.8
B
29.4