{"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":"Trump Backs Paxton in Texas Senate Race","slug":"trump-backs-paxton-in-texas-senate-race","published_at":"2026-05-24T22:05:47+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297/trump-backs-paxton-in-texas-senate-race","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/us-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7023297","url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b1554943-17c7-4100-85e4-2aad3258571a.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.fastcast.ai/audio/b1554943-17c7-4100-85e4-2aad3258571a.mp3","summary":"Trump Doubles Down on Paxton Endorsement in Texas Senate Runoff: A Test of His Influence President Trump is backing Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff, praising his loyalty during Trumps legal challenges and criticizing incumbent Senator John Cornyns stance on election integrity and immigration. Trump accused Cornyn of disloyalty and failure to support key conservative bills. The race is seen as a major test of Trumps sway within the Republican party, with millions spent on campaigns. Paxton credits Trumps endorsement for boosting his momentum, while Cornyn leans on his established record. The runoff election is anticipated to have high voter turnout and could significantly alter Texass political scene, showcasing Trumps continued influence in Republican primaries. 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/d5cf11bf049a54e7","meta_description":"Trump Doubles Down on Paxton Endorsement in Texas Senate Runoff: A Test of His Influence President Trump is backing Ken Paxton in the Texas Senate runoff,…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":98,"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/trump-backs-paxton-in-texas-senate-race/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/trump-backs-paxton-in-texas-senate-race.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}