{"podcast":{"title":"US News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!","slug":"us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","podcast_index_feed_id":7023297,"rss_url":"https://feeds.fastcast.ai/who-the-is-chuck-taylor.xml","website_url":"https://thednn.ai/","image_url":"https://image.fastcast.ai/podcasts/who-the-is-chuck-taylor.jpg","author":"The Daily News Now!","episode_count":1314,"summary":"Hosted by Corey with the Story, US News Today delivers daily coverage of the biggest stories shaping the United States with fast, focused updates on national news, politics, business, economy, public safety, and cultural moments. From breaking headlines to ongoing national developments, the show keeps you informed on what matters most across the country. Each short episode highlights what matters most—including key updates, national trends, and major storylines—produced by AI for speed, consistency, and clarity. Part of The Daily News Now network, US News Today is built for listeners who want reliable national news coverage in a quick, easy-to-digest format. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai","last_synced_at":"2026-07-20T06:20:39.345774+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297"},"episode":{"title":"China's Rare Earth Game: US Watching Closely","slug":"china-s-rare-earth-game-us-watching-closely","published_at":"2026-05-18T08:12:51+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/china-s-rare-earth-game-us-watching-closely","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/260eb920-0c2d-4958-977e-73cb34631677.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/260eb920-0c2d-4958-977e-73cb34631677.mp3","summary":"Chinas Rare Earth Export Games: A Tight Grip on Critical Minerals Chinas been playing a strategic game with rare earth exports since April 2025, despite agreeing to free flow in October. Theyre holding tight on yttrium and scandium, critical minerals used in defense tech and computer chips. The White House and China have differing views on supply chain issues, with Chinas statement not mentioning rare earths. China refines over 90% of the worlds rare earths, and their dominance in processing technology is a concern. Chinas promise to address US concerns on export restrictions on processing equipment is a key development, but actions havent fully matched promises. The US is closely watching to see if China eases restrictions on high-demand, specialized rare earths. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7949fc79553b949f","meta_description":"Chinas Rare Earth Export Games: A Tight Grip on Critical Minerals Chinas been playing a strategic game with rare earth exports since April 2025, despite a…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":97,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/episodes/china-s-rare-earth-game-us-watching-closely/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/china-s-rare-earth-game-us-watching-closely.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}