Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs
Politico • 4/2/2026 – 4/3/2026
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2026-04-022026-04-03
Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
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Age
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score49/100
CategoryBreaking
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier94% (0.5^4/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Story Timeline
- 2026-04-02
- 2026-04-03Trump asks Congress to supersize military budget, slash domestic programs (current)
Score BreakdownRisk 45
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Strong consensus: 10 independent sources
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
Stories gain Lindy status through source reputation, network consensus, and time survival.
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