Your News Brief for April 8, 2025
Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq Consider Disarming Reuters reveals that Iranian-backed militias in Iraq may disarm to avoid conflict with the Trump administration. Senior commanders signal a historic shift amid rising U.S. pressure. This could reshape Middle East tensions. [Read More]( https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-backed-militias-iraq-ready-disarm-avert-trump-wrath-2025-04-07/ ) Florida Gators Win NCAA Men's Basketball Title The Florida Gators defeated Houston to claim their third NCAA championship, NPR reports. The victory denied Houston its first-ever title in a thrilling matchup. Southeastern Conference dominance was on full display. [Read More]( https://www.npr.org/2025/04/07/nx-s1-5355078/florida-gators-houston-cougars-mens-basketball-ncaa-champions ) Supreme Court Pauses Deportation Deadline NPR notes the Supreme Court halted a deadline to return a mistakenly deported Maryland man fr...