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Right. Quite the conundrum. Many of these legacy outlets find themselves now in and it's of their own making. John, thanks so much for talking with us. Thank you. That was journalist John Labine. And this has been a weekend edition of Morning Wire.

The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, far surpassing expectations and beating February's numbers by more than 100,000. The robust job growth signals strength in the labor market despite growing economic uncertainty. But the unemployment rate did tick up to 4.2 percent. Also, Wall Street took a hit Thursday with major indexes posting their worst drops since 2020.

The U.S. added 228,000 jobs in March, far surpassing expectations and beating February's numbers by more than 100,000. The robust job growth signals strength in the labor market despite growing economic uncertainty. But the unemployment rate did tick up to 4.2 percent. Also, Wall Street took a hit Thursday with major indexes posting their worst drops since 2020.

That comes amid uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. Meanwhile, China will impose a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10th. The move mirrors the 34% levy announced by Trump earlier this week and adds to existing duties already in place. Beijing also introduced export controls on key rare earth elements and filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization.

That comes amid uncertainty over President Trump's tariffs. Meanwhile, China will impose a 34% tariff on all U.S. imports starting April 10th. The move mirrors the 34% levy announced by Trump earlier this week and adds to existing duties already in place. Beijing also introduced export controls on key rare earth elements and filed a complaint with the World Trade Organization.

Joe Biden was increasingly confused and fatigued while president. Those admissions are now coming out in two new books by Biden aides. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the details.

Joe Biden was increasingly confused and fatigued while president. Those admissions are now coming out in two new books by Biden aides. Daily Wire reporter Amanda Prestigiacomo has the details.

YouTube is stepping up its short-form social media game as TikTok faces a possible U.S. ban. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the story.

YouTube is stepping up its short-form social media game as TikTok faces a possible U.S. ban. Daily Wire reporter Tim Pierce has the story.

And for those of you following March Madness, the Final Four features Auburn versus Florida Saturday evening, followed by Houston versus Duke. Morning Wire sat down with Auburn coach Bruce Pearl before the big game this week. Here's a bit of that.

And for those of you following March Madness, the Final Four features Auburn versus Florida Saturday evening, followed by Houston versus Duke. Morning Wire sat down with Auburn coach Bruce Pearl before the big game this week. Here's a bit of that.

President Trump's tariffs stunned the world and caused a stock market sell-off, but Trump's team is standing strong.

President Trump's tariffs stunned the world and caused a stock market sell-off, but Trump's team is standing strong.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Friday, April 4th, and this is Morning Wire. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces the end of different military standards for men and women.

I'm Daily Wire Editor-in-Chief John Bickley with Georgia Howe. It's Friday, April 4th, and this is Morning Wire. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces the end of different military standards for men and women.

Thanks for waking up with Morning Wire. Stay tuned. We have the news you need to know.

Thanks for waking up with Morning Wire. Stay tuned. We have the news you need to know.

As promised, Donald Trump reset the global economy this week with unprecedented tariffs. Now foreign leaders, markets, and businesses are racing to react.

As promised, Donald Trump reset the global economy this week with unprecedented tariffs. Now foreign leaders, markets, and businesses are racing to react.

Joining us with more is Daily Wire reporter and editor Virginia Kruda, who served in the Army for 10 years herself. Hey, Virginia. So first, what exactly has Hegseth announced here?