Political Temperature Index
LIVEBETAMenu
0.0°
Hot
▼ 2.124H
VOL -4.5POL +1.1RHE -0.9
SUB-INDICESClick to expand
Five weighted components that combine to form the overall temperature score.
RHETORIC
10%58.6
Inflammatory language & toxicity in news coverage
POLARIZATION
30%30.2
Narrative divergence + topic siloing + coverage blindspots
VOLUME
30%35.1
News & social media activity vs 30-day average
FRICTION
10%44.7
Party-line voting & congressional gridlock
INTENSITY
20%44.6
Breaking news severity from keywords, tone & events
HEAT SOURCE
L+7%Left23%
from 12% of articles↑ Hot
Center61%
from 77% of articles↓ Cool
Right16%
from 10% of articles↑ Hot
Summary
The Political Temperature Index has cooled to 68.6° as the Senate faces a stalemate over DHS funding while the Supreme Court rules on immigration detention.
- •The Supreme Court's ruling on immigration detention added 14.3 pts, reshaping national policy and drawing criticism from former President Trump.
- •A funding impasse in the Senate regarding the Department of Homeland Security contributed 13.3 pts, as Democrats blocked funding amid GOP rejection of their counter-proposal.
- •Tensions rise with President Trump's planned visit to Xi Jinping amid Iran conflict, adding 13.1 pts as the administration navigates complex foreign relations.
- •The Pentagon's preparation to send additional troops to the Middle East added 11.3 pts, raising concerns about escalating military involvement and its implications for U.S. foreign policy.
Watch for developments in the DHS funding negotiations and any updates from the White House regarding military strategies in the Middle East.