September 9, 2026: Trump GOP Midterm Speech, Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone, More

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Previously titled “Trump GOP Midterm Speech, Apple Unveils Foldable iPhone, More” — renamed by the publisher on Sep 10, 2026

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What promises did President Trump make at the GOP midterm convention in Dallas?

Leila Fadel 0:00

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Doug Krisner 0:25

News When You Want It, with Bloomberg News Now, I'm Doug Krisner. We begin in Dallas, Texas, where the Republicans are holding a two-day convention. The aim is to re-energize the GOP base ahead of the midterm elections and to tout the accomplishments of the Trump administration over the last two years. President Trump delivered the keynote address in night one, and he promised a dividend for American voters if the GOP wins. wins the midterm elections.

Donald J. Trump 0:52

The only condition on the payment of this dividend that we're going to be making. So it's five thousand dollars to Every adult the only caveat I have is that

How did Texas Senate candidate Ken Paxton describe his Democratic opponent and request voter support?

Donald J. Trump 1:05

The dividend that we're making must be spent in the United States of America.

Doug Krisner 1:09

Several Republican candidates were in the spotlight, and that would include Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton, who is speaking here about his opponent, Democrat James Tallerico.

Ken Paxton 1:20

He is the most radical Democrat in Texas history, but he's also the most well funded. And that's why today I need your prayers, your votes, and your support. If we lose Texas We lose the common sense reволюtion.

Doug Krisner 1:36

That was Texas Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton. Also tonight, John Fetterman, Democratic Senator of Pennsylvania, made a surprise virtual appearance to support David McCormick, Republican Senator from Pennsylvania, who was running for reelection in November. We go to Cupertino, California next. It was a historic day for Apple with the unveiling of the iPhone Duo. This is the company's first foldable. Smartphone.

What are the key features of Apple’s newly unveiled iPhone Duo foldable device?

Doug Krisner 2:02

CEO John Turnus described the device as two phones glued together. When unfolded, the duo provides the largest display ever for an iPhone at 7.6 inches. There is also a 5.4-inch outer screen, and Apple's pencil stylus can be used. The pricing starts at around $2,000. The iPhone Duo represents the largest design. design change in the history of Apple's flagship product, and today's unveiling served as the debut of Turnus as CEO.

Unknown 2:34

I have spent much of my life at this company, and I continue to be inspired every single day by the curiosity, invention, and relentless pursuit of excellence that define Apple. Our teams bring an incredible level of collaboration and care to everything they do. All in service of a mission that has guided us from the very beginning to make the best products in the world.

Doug Krisner 2:59

Apple CEO John Turnus, who incidentally took the helm at the beginning of the month, Bloomberg's at Ludlow was at the event in Cupertino.

Phil Mercer 3:07

There will be a million a billion smartphones shipped this year, of all kinds of smartphones. There will be maybe twenty-two to twenty-three million foldables.

Why is the iPhone Duo priced around $2,000 and how does it impact the foldable‑phone market?

Phil Mercer 3:15

And that's a small nascent market. But it's a market or category or segment that will grow, the forecasters believe, because Apple's now a part in it. They might not have been first, but they're gonna give momentum to that to that category.

Doug Krisner 3:28

That is Bloomberg said Ludlow, today shares in Apple finished down three tenths of one percent. Crude oil prices surged today after Iran said it has no intention of backing down from war with the U.S. An official from the Islamic Republic said counter strikes will escalate if the US continues attacking its territory and infrastructure. The official also said Iran's leaders see the war as an existential threat that leaves them. Little choice but to keep fighting. At the same time today, President Trump said the war will end after the midterm elections.

Unknown 4:00

The war will end immediately after the election. Because they can't hold out any longer. They're desperate to try and affect the election so that we can get a nice weak group of people in there and leave them alone and let them have their nuclear weapon.