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535 News

3 graded reports on Clad. Volume is public; the outlet's average grade, lean & social sentiment unlock with a free account.

Clad has been grading 535 News segments since Jul 2026 — 3 reports so far, published as notable segments air. Its most-covered subjects on Clad: administrative law, AI & Tech, Congress. 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 535 News's reporting holds up story by story, not just take its word for it.

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Armstrong details permitting reform bill to speed energy, mining, transmission projects

Sep 15, 2026

The interview features newly appointed Sen. Alan Armstrong (R-OK), a former Williams Companies CEO, discussing his top priority: comprehensive permitting reform. He explains how current processes create uncertainty, lengthy litigation, and arbitrary state actions under the Clean Water Act that deter investment in pipelines, transmission lines, mines, and renewables interconnection. Armstrong describes his American Energy and Mineral Infrastructure Act of 2026, which incorporates industry input, judicial reforms to NEPA, standardized 401 certifications, and FERC lead-agency status to provide certainty without lowering environmental standards. The segment references bipartisan conversations in the lame-duck session, an op-ed with Rep. Scott Peters (D-CA), and support from both parties on transmission and mining issues. Armstrong notes the narrow window before potential majority changes and pushes for political courage to separate reform from local data-center opposition. No graphics or external experts; the host asks probing questions on scale and timing.

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Rep. Knott introduces LEGO Act to shift federal permitting challenges to local courts

Jul 22, 2026

535 News interviews first-term Rep. Brad Knott (R-NC-13) on permitting reform for infrastructure, energy, and roads. He describes excessive agency discretion at EPA, DOT, and FAA, plus fear of post-approval litigation. Knott details the newly introduced LEGO Act allowing challenges in local federal courts before juries instead of agency proceedings. He references a specific tobacco farm WOTUS case in his district and discusses decentralizing DOJ operations plus opposition to courtroom cameras. The segment ends with a description of the NC-13 district.

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Titus introduces bill to regulate prediction markets like Polymarket as sports betting

Jul 15, 2026

The 535 News segment interviews Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV) on her Fair Markets and Sports Integrity Act, which seeks to subject prediction market platforms to state and tribal sports betting regulations. Titus highlights consumer protection gaps, lack of problem-gambling safeguards, and revenue diversion from regulated gaming economies. The conversation then shifts to House Foreign Affairs Committee matters, including War Powers resolutions on US hostilities in Iran, public opposition, and concerns over alliance stability.

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