Susan Carpenter

Los Angeles, United States

National Digital Journalist at Spectrum News

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Trump signs measures to block California's emissions standards for vehicles

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Christina Santucci |Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed a trio of congressional resolutions Thursday, including one overriding California’s first-in-the-nation ban on the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
Is it live or is it AI? A 'pop-up' radio station takes over LA's airwaves

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Susan Carpenter

LOS ANGELES — A new type of radio station bubbled up in Los Angeles this week, with songs, bands and even the DJ generated by artificial intelligence. "The Fizz," as it’s called, is broadcasting on 106.3 FM for the month of June as part of an elaborate relaunch campaign for the ‘80s soda brand Slice.
Schumer condemns Trump's big bill over limiting judiciary power

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — Following multiple reports of House Republicans saying they did not know many of the details in what President Donald Trump calls his “one, big beautiful bill” when they voted for it last month, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is honing in on a very specific and contentious provision in the legislation.
Schumer renames Trump's bill the 'Well, We're All Going to Die Act'

3 weeks ago | baynews9.com | Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — As the Senate grapples with the “one, big, beautiful bill” to enact President Donald Trump’s agenda, Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., gave it a new moniker Wednesday: The We’re All Going to Die Bill. The Senate Democrats' leader was referencing a statement from Sen.
Wall Street rises again as U.S. stocks pull closer to their records

3 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Susan Carpenter

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks pulled closer to their record on Tuesday as the wait continued for more updates on President Donald Trump's tariffs and how much they’re affecting the economy.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren issues Musk report alleging potential corruption

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., alleged in a report issued Tuesday that tech billionaire Elon Musk’s work as a special government employee of the Trump administration was marked by unethical and potentially corrupt actions. In the report, titled “Special Interests over the Public Interest,” Warren cited 130 examples from his 130 days working with President Donald Trump as his head of the U.S. DOGE Service. What You Need To KnowSen.
Wall Street rises again as U.S. stocks pull closer to their records

3 weeks ago | mynews13.com | Susan Carpenter

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks pulled closer to their record on Tuesday as the wait continued for more updates on President Donald Trump's tariffs and how much they’re affecting the economy.
Elon Musk slams GOP spending bill as 'a disgusting abomination'

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump’s "big, beautiful" bill works its way through the Senate, close ally and billionaire tech executive Elon Musk made clear what he thinks of the package that will add at least $2 trillion to the federal debt. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk tweeted on the X social media platform, which he owns. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Elon Musk slams GOP spending bill as 'a disgusting abomination'

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Susan Carpenter

WASHINGTON — As President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill works its way through the Senate, close ally and billionaire tech executive Elon Musk made clear what he thinks of the package that the Congressional Budget Office estimates would add $2.3 trillion to the federal debt. “I’m sorry, but I just can’t stand it anymore,” Musk posted on the X social media platform, which he owns. “This massive, outrageous, pork-filled Congressional spending bill is a disgusting abomination.
Interest in buying electric vehicles hits 6-year low, AAA survey finds

3 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Susan Carpenter

Even as more models come on the market, fewer Americans are interested in buying electric vehicles, according to a new survey from the American Automobile Association. Just 16% of U.S. adults surveyed in March said they are very likely or likely to purchase a fully electric vehicle for their next car. It was the lowest level of interest in EVs recorded by the poll since 2019.