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Jordan's Parliamentary Elections Amid Gaza Conflict and Economic Strain

Jordanians headed to the polls in a parliamentary election marked by the shadow of the Gaza conflict and economic challenges. The elections, the first under a new law aimed at reducing tribalism and enhancing the role of political parties, saw the Islamic Action Front, buoyed by anger over Gaza, seeking significant gains. This move could potentially challenge Jordan's pro-Western stance. The reforms are part of a decade-long democratization effort, amidst concerns over declining tourism, a vital sector for Jordan's economy, exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The outcome of these elections is seen as crucial for Jordan's future political landscape, with implications for its stance on regional issues and internal reforms.

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Texas Offers Trump 1,400 Acres for His Mass Deportation Dream

Officials in Texas have offered President-elect Trump a 1,400-acre ranch for his mass deportation plan.Dawn Buckingham, land commissioner of the Texas General Land Office, said in a letter to Trump Tuesday that her office was “fully prepared” to work with federal agencies that are going to be involved in Trump’s immigration plan, and specifically deportation.Buckingham offered Trump a 1,402-acre lot in Starr County. The lot is owned by the Texas General Land Office and is roughly 35 miles west of McAllen, Texas.She said the agency is ready to work with the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or the U.S. Border Patrol to build a facility on the land for “the processing, detention, and coordination of the largest deportation of violent criminals in the nation’s history.”“I am committed to using every available means at my disposal to gain complete operational security of our border,” Buckingham wrote.The letter and offering of land were first reported by The Texas Tribune. Last month, the state bought the land along the U.S.-Mexico border and has plans to build a wall.In the letter, Buckingham criticized her predecessor for not allowing a border wall to be built on the property. Those actions “enabled cartel members and violent criminals to sexually abuse migrant women and children on this land,” she said.On Monday, Trump signaled he would declare an immigration national emergency and use military assets to support his mass deportation plan when he returns to office.

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