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Clad has been grading Capitol Tape coverage since Oct 2026 — 1 report so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: Alphabet, Markets, Semiconductors. Every report checks the segment's load-bearing claims against primary sources, then scores the coverage for factual accuracy, political lean, and how the public received it — so you can see how Capitol Tape's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Video: Sessions Sells $100K-$250K Alphabet on Oct 2; Hern Sells TXN, Taylor Buys LRCX

Sessions Sells $100K-$250K Alphabet on Oct 2; Hern Sells TXN, Taylor Buys LRCX

Oct 31, 2026

The short Capitol Tape segment reviews three recent congressional stock disclosures under the STOCK Act. It covers Rep. Pete Sessions' sale of Alphabet (GOOG) in a spouse's account ($100K-$250K on Oct 2, filed ~26 days later), noting two other members also traded the stock within 30 days and its subsequent 18.2% decline. Rep. Kevin Hern's joint-account sale of Texas Instruments (TXN, $15K-$50K on Oct 14, filed on day 14 of the 45-day window) and Rep. David J. Taylor's purchase of Lam Research (LRCX, $1K-$15K on Oct 15, public 14 days later) are also detailed. The host emphasizes these are range-reported public filings and not investment advice, with a call to subscribe for updates on new filings. Sourcing relies on official House Clerk periodic transaction reports, with specific trade dates, ranges, owners, and filing lags cited directly. No named experts or anonymous sources; price performance references are implicit from market data. The throughline is routine tracking of timely disclosures by three Republican members.

Source: Capitol Tape

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