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© 2026 Political Temperature Index

30-DAY TREND
H: 85.6L: 64.3AVG: 79.5

Historical temperature movement showing political tension over time. Spikes often correlate with major events.

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0.0°
Hot
▼ 8.724H
Based on 88% data confidence, the temperature likely falls between 72.0° and 78.0°0255075100
SUB-INDICESClick to expand

Five weighted components that combine to form the overall temperature score.

RHETORIC
10%
69.4

Inflammatory language & toxicity in news coverage

POLARIZATION
30%
33.0

Narrative divergence + topic siloing + coverage blindspots

VOLUME
30%
43.9

News & social media activity vs 30-day average

FRICTION
10%
35.8

Party-line voting & congressional gridlock

INTENSITY
20%
43.5

Breaking news severity from keywords, tone & events

HEAT SOURCE
L+12%
Left37%
from 40% of articles
Center37%
from 40% of articles
Right26%
from 20% of articles↑ Hot
Summary

The Political Temperature Index has cooled to 75.0°, reflecting a significant decline as tensions surrounding war powers and redistricting take center stage.

  • •The Senate's rejection of a bill to limit President Trump's war powers regarding Iran added 21.9 points, highlighting growing frustrations among lawmakers, particularly within the GOP.
  • •Kevin Warsh's confirmation as Federal Reserve Chair contributed 11.9 points, signaling a shift in monetary policy leadership that could impact economic direction.
  • •Georgia's governor's call for a special legislative session to redraw electoral maps added 10.8 points, underscoring the GOP's strategy to gerrymander ahead of the 2028 elections.
  • •South Carolina Republicans' rejection of a redistricting plan contributed 9.7 points, reflecting internal party conflicts and the ongoing battle over electoral boundaries.

Watch for reactions to the Senate's war powers decision and developments in redistricting as the week progresses.

TOP DRIVERSLatest: May 13

Stories contributing most to today's temperature score. Click a row to see details.

#
Story
Heat
Articles
Bias
▶1
Senate Rejects Bill to Halt Iran War Powers
+21.9%
76
L
▶2
Senate Confirms Kevin Warsh as Federal Reserve Chair
+11.9%
19
L
▶3
Georgia Governor Calls for Republican Redistricting
+10.8%
86
L
▶4
South Carolina Republicans Reject Redistricting Plan
+9.7%
36
C
▶5
Supreme Court Overturns Alabama Map Ruling
+9.1%
15
C
L=Left-heavy · C=Centered · R=Right-heavy
MAY 08 - MAY 14
NEXT UPDATE
ARTICLES10,917
SOCIAL7,027
VOTES64
SOURCES140
MAY 08 - MAY 14
NEXT UPDATE
ARTICLES10,917
SOCIAL7,027
VOTES64
SOURCES140