Elon Musk, the richest man in the world, did something kind for Tennesseans still without power from last week’s historic ice storm. Nashville Electric Service reports that tens of thousands of customers remain without power, and there is no clear timeline for restoration. Tennessee Governor Bill Lee shared news of Elon’s donation of generators in a grateful post on Facebook. “Tennesseans without power need immediate help. I’m deeply grateful to Elon Musk & xAI for going above & beyond to support Tennesseans by donating hundreds of generators to fill the gap, and I value their continued partnership to solve problems and support communities across our state,” the governor wrote. Many Thanked Elon Musk for His Help While Elon Musk may never have to worry about losing power or going without, his gesture of goodwill meant a lot to many. They shared their gratitude on the governor’s Facebook page. “Thank you, Elon!!” Someone wrote. “Very generous donation,” another person shared. “A crucial part of this post should be how Nashvillians go about picking these up and then operating them.” Elon Musk’s help shocked some, but they truly appreciated him. “I hope this goes into the needed households!!!! I wasn’t expecting this from Elon. But I’m impressed to hear this!! I wish this was available for my mom’s house and myself, as our power was restored just Sunday after freezing so badly, then having to throw away a deep freezer full of well-picked out cuts of meat,” someone wrote. Others asked what they could do to contribute. “How can we help? Is help needed distributing or how else can we help those who still do not have power?” This story’s featured image is by SAUL LOEB / AFP via Getty Images.

House Speaker Mike Johnson’s razor-thin Republican majority is set to slim further following Democratic Texas Rep. Christian Menefee’s swearing-in Monday night, days after he won a Saturday special election. Menefee, a former Harris County Attorney, will represent a Democratic-leaning Houston, Texas-based seat that had been vacant for nearly a year due to former Democratic Texas […]

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The United Kingdom’s grooming gangs scandal, recently cited by Elon Musk, serves as a warning to the United States as the nation deals with issues of sex trafficking and child exploitation due to immigration policies. In 2025, Musk made nearly 200 posts, amplifying abuse allegations and paralleling U.S. concerns about exploitation and community influences. On Monday, hearings began for U.K. Member of Parliament Rupert Lowe’s independent Rape Gang Inquiry. The inquiry is a crowdfunded investigation into the reported grooming, rape, and exploitation of up to one million vulnerable girls over five decades across the country. Lowe’s initiative seeks to address perceived government inaction. However, his reversal on promised transparency—after raising funds on that basis—has drawn criticism. This may expose Lowe to legal risks from misled donors and highlights possible lessons for American child protection policy. The Necessity of the Inquiry: Confronting a History of Organizational Failures For over 50 years, mostly white English and some Sikh girls from disadvantaged backgrounds were systematically exploited by Muslim Pakistani groups. In Rotherham, 1,400 children suffered abuse between 1997 and 2013 while authorities allegedly ignored reports to avoid accusations of racism. Similar incidents in up to 40 other towns contributed to national estimates as high as 1 million victims. Successive governments have not adequately addressed the issue. Conservative administrations commissioned fragmented reviews, while Labour’s June commitment resulted in the December appointment of Baroness Anne Longfield CBE as chair, along with several panelists, for a statutory inquiry scheduled to begin in March. At least ten major inquiries have examined grooming and child exploitation, but none focused exclusively on national grooming gangs. Local reviews, including in Derby, Rochdale, Rotherham, Oxford, Telford, and Oldham, and national efforts like the Home Affairs Committee, Children’s Commissioner, and the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse, revealed systemic failures but lacked focus, enabling perpetrators to evade justice. The 2025 Casey audit called for a dedicated investigation, but delays persist. This parallels U.S. concerns about unchecked migration and potential abuses. Rupert Lowe’s Key Contributions As the Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth, Lowe raised over 600,000 pounds ($820,000) through crowdfunding from 20,000 donors. His team, which includes survivor Sammy Woodhouse, identified exploitation in 85 authorities, flagged 1,200 cases (including 200 high-priority cases), and applied pressure on Labour’s inquiry. Through the Restore Britain initiative, Lowe elevates survivor voices and advocates for in-depth reviews and improved protection measures. Rupert Lowe’s Commitment to Transparency and Its Subsequent Reversal During his crowdfunding campaign, Lowe pledged that “Stage 2—Public Hearings” would involve “a multiple-day live-streamed hearing period. Hearings will be closed to the public (for safety and control) but broadcast online to guarantee transparency.” This promise of transparency was central to securing donor support, particularly given the history of cover-ups associated with the scandal. However, this commitment has since been reversed. Sessions are now held behind closed doors, with no livestreaming and only selected evidence released to the public. Media access is prohibited. This change has sparked fierce criticism, including from former panel member Donna Rachel Edmunds, who branded the inquiry “an utter shambles” and cited inadequate funding, a lack of safeguarding, poor methodology, and her abrupt dismissal after proposing professional support. Critics argue Lowe’s U-turn betrays donors who funded based on openness, potentially opening him to legal action for misleading representations or breach of terms, eroding trust and jeopardizing the inquiry’s credibility in a scandal demanding full accountability. The Pursuit of Prosecutions Amid Systemic Obstacles Lowe’s created his inquiry to facilitate private prosecutions against individuals who enabled abuse. However, achieving justice remains difficult, as demonstrated by the case of “Liz,” who secured a £450,000 judgment against her assailant, Asghar Bostan, in 2023 with support from Robin Tilbrook, Lord Pearson, and Hearts of Oak. Despite this legal victory, no enforcement order has been issued after five years. Lowe’s inquiry strives to address five decades of institutional neglect. Although previous investigations have identified significant issues, none have focused exclusively on national grooming networks, showing the need for renewed transparency. While successful prosecutions could deliver justice, persistent enforcement issues, as demonstrated in Liz’s case, continue. For the United States, this situation illustrates the potential risks of favoring diversity over public safety and stresses the importance of vigilant policy measures to prevent similar abuses. We publish a variety of perspectives. Nothing written here is to be construed as representing the views of The Daily Signal. The post The Urgent Need for the UK’s Muslim Rape Gang Inquiry and Lessons for the US appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Democrats loudly condemned the arrest of former CNN host Don Lemon on Friday, but they have not condemned the invasion of a Minnesota church in the middle of a service—the incident for which Lemon faces charges. Lemon, now an independent journalist, has claimed that he covered the invasion of Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Jan. 18 as a journalist, and therefore is protected by the First Amendment guarenteeing freedom of the press. Democrats have taken up his cause, suggesting that President Donald Trump targeted Lemon for his political leanings. Yet the indictment against Lemon focuses on his alleged conduct before, during, and after the invasion, not his political leanings. The Daily Signal reached out for comment to the Democrats (listed below) who condemned Lemon’s arrest, seeing if thy would also condemn the church invasion and whether they would respond to concerns that Lemon’s conduct might warrant charges. None of the Democrats responded to The Daily Signal’s request for comment by publication time. Lemon’s Alleged Actions According to the indictment, between 20 and 40 agitators interrupted a Sunday service at Cities Church, shouting, “Justice for Renee Good!” and surrounding and intimidating members of the congregation, which included children. The agitators, who claimed to be opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement because one of the church’s pastors worked for ICE, refused to leave when asked and shouted, “Who shut this down? We shut this down!” The indictment also mentions that agitators screamed at crying children, blocked parents from getting to their children in Sunday School, and that one agitator told a child that his parents were Nazis and going to hell. The indictment states that Lemon strategized with the group’s leaders Nekima Levy-Armstrong and Chauntyll Louisa Allen before the invasion, and notes that Lemon said the group planned to “disrupt business as usual” at the church. Lemon appeared to hide the target location before the attack. ?HORRIFYING NEW DETAILSThe invasion of Cities Church was even worse than we thought. Agitators blocked stairs so "parents were unable to get to their children" at Sunday School.?One told a kid, "Do you know your parents are Nazis, they're going to burn in hell?"?1/7 pic.twitter.com/DUNPRdECGa— Tyler O'Neil (@Tyler2ONeil) January 25, 2026 During the incident, Lemon and other defendants allegedly “oppressed, threatened, and intimidated” worshippers, blocking congregants in, restricting their movement, and “engaging in menacing and threatening behavior.” Lemon allegedly confronted the pastor, while other agitators blocked him in, and asked him questions to further the agitators’ narrative. When people finally exited the church, Lemon observed that they were “frightened,” “scared,” and “crying,” and he said that was understandable because the experience was “traumatic and uncomfortable,” which he said was the purpose of the incident. Lemon also allegedly prevented some people from leaving, challenging them with “facts” about U.S. immigration policy. ?WHY LEMON WAS CHARGEDCan we please stop lying around here? Here's the grand jury indictment laying out why Don Lemon was charged.At the pre-op briefing Chauntyll Louisa Allen briefed Lemon and the other conspirators about where and what they were doing.On camera, Nekima… pic.twitter.com/gHuN6Q4ZM9— Tyler O'Neil (@Tyler2ONeil) January 31, 2026 A federal grand jury indicted Lemon, Levy-Armstrong, Allen, and six others for allegedly violating the Ku Klux Klan Act and the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act by depriving congregants of their First Amendment right to free exercise of religion and blocking their access to the church. Senate Democrats Stand With Don Lemon Leading Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives condemned Lemon’s arrest but did not condemn the church invasion. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., claimed the administration “arrested a journalist for the crime of doing his job.” Once again, the administration is behaving no differently from the police states and authoritarian regimes across history—they’ve arrested a journalist for the crime of doing his job.Let’s be very clear—this arrest is not just about one journalist in once incident. This is a… https://t.co/wA6IwFQMrI— Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer) January 30, 2026 Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who caucuses with Democrats, claimed authorities arrested Lemon “for covering what ICE is doing.” ICE is occupying communities and shooting Americans. Now, former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested for covering what ICE is doing.Arresting journalists is what happens in tin-pot dictatorships.We must fight back against authoritarianism.— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) January 30, 2026 Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., called the arrest a “spine-chilling assault on press freedom.” Journalism is not a crime.The Justice Department should investigate the federal agents who killed US citizens in broad daylight, not arrest reporters like Don Lemon. He should be released.It's a spine-chilling assault on press freedom and threatens the public's right to know.— Elizabeth Warren (@SenWarren) January 30, 2026 Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., called the arrest “a blatant attempt to intimidate.” Arresting a journalist is a blatant attempt to intimidate and a further indicator of Trump’s authoritarianism. It goes against the most fundamental American values outlined in the First Amendment. Don Lemon has been on the ground in Minnesota like hundreds of others doing the…— Cory Booker (@CoryBooker) January 30, 2026 Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., also framed the arrest as a personal vendetta for Trump. The Justice Department continues to pursue prosecutions in the name of Donald Trump—not in the name of justice. https://t.co/V4BgDrVCWb— Senator Dick Durbin (@SenatorDurbin) January 30, 2026 “In what world is it acceptable for a journalist to be arrested by the government? The only world that is acceptable is a world that is trying to move closer and closer to fascism,” Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Ill., said on Lemon’s show. He went on to say that authorities shouldn’t “arrest journalists for telling the truth.” Just joined the Don Lemon show live from the Capitol to stand with him and every journalist putting themselves on the front lines. This is not normal. In America, we don’t arrest journalists for telling the truth. pic.twitter.com/p9myKzuDeg— Senator Ruben Gallego (@SenRubenGallego) January 30, 2026 Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., said the arrest demonstrated a “hostility to the First Amendment.” This is nuts. This administration’s hostility to the First Amendment knows no bounds.https://t.co/sWw1fNDRYy— Senator Mark Kelly (@SenMarkKelly) January 30, 2026 Sen. Raphael Warnock, D-Ga., framed the arrest as part of a crackdown on dissent. They're seizing ballots.Raiding homes without warrants.Gunning down protestors in the streets.And now, arresting journalists.They’re coming for our freedoms. America, stand up while you still can.— Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock (@SenatorWarnock) January 30, 2026 Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., claimed that authorities arrested Lemon for “covering a protest.” The arrest of journalists for covering a protest is a grave attack on the first amendment and freedom of the press. And proof the Trump Administration is not deescalating.There will be accountability for these abuses of power. https://t.co/NcOGlHscxf— Adam Schiff (@SenAdamSchiff) January 30, 2026 House Democrats Back Don Lemon House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., called Lemon’s arrest a “disgraceful affront to the First Amendment and a corrupt weaponization of the criminal justice system.” He said that “there is zero basis to arrest Don Lemon, and he should be freed immediately.” Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, stated that “Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were taken into custody by federal agents for doing exactly what journalists are supposed to do: report the truth.” “Let me be clear: this is not law enforcement,” she added. “This is censorship by an authoritarian government.” Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., also mentioned independent journalist Georgia Fort (who faces the same charges as Lemon) and called the arrests “a clear violation of the Constitution.” The arrests of Don Lemon, Georgia Fort, and Jamael Lundy are unacceptable and a clear violation of the Constitution.This is a dangerous abuse of power that threatens the rights of every single American. They must be released immediately.— Ilhan Omar (@IlhanMN) January 30, 2026 Rep. Tim McBride, D-Del., also called the arrests a “direct attack on the principle of a free press and the First Amendment.” McBride added, “There is no legal or moral justification for their arrests and they should be released immediately.” The arrest of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort is another example of the President and Attorney General Bondi weaponizing the Justice Department against those who dare to hold the administration accountable, including the press. This action is a direct attack on the…— Congresswoman Sarah McBride (@Rep_McBride) January 30, 2026 None of these Democrats condemned the attack on Cities Church and none responded to pointed questions about whether Lemon’s actions—regardless of his status as a journalist—justified the charges against him. The post Democrats Who Condemned Lemon’s Arrest Silent on the Invasion of Cities Church appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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The 2026 Grammys seemed like a political rally at times as the audience screamed and cheered over anti-government sentiments.Simple statements garnered standing ovations as some award winners specifically condemned Immigration and Customs Enforcement in their remarks.'Um, f**k ICE is all I want to say. Sorry.'After singer Billie Eilish won Song of the Year, she told the crowd that "no one is illegal on stolen land."This statement brought the house down, as attendees rose to their feet and nodded along with impassioned fervor.ICE-capades"It's just really hard to know what to say and what to do right now," the 24-year-old continued. "I feel really hopeful in this room, and I feel like we just need to keep fighting and speaking up and protesting, and our voices really do matter, and the people matter.""Um, f**k ICE is all I want to say. Sorry," she added as the crowd went wild.The audience similarly cried out like victors of an intergalactic war when Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny accepted the award for Best Urban Album, which was called "Best Música Urbana Album" by the Grammys."ICE out," he began, garnering huge applause. "We're not savage. We're not animals. We're not aliens. We are humans. And we are Americans," Bad Bunny strangely said, given that ICE works to enforce immigration law.What did not receive as much raucous applause was when the singer asked the audience to "be different. If we fight, we have to do it with love.""We don't hate them. We love our people. We love our family. And that's the way to do it, with love. Don't forget that, please," he said.RELATED: 'This isn't organic': Joe Rogan says Minnesota's anti-ICE protests are 'coordinated' to induce chaos Pop-star punditryAccording to Variety, Eilish was joined by singers like Justin Vernon and Jack Antonoff in wearing "ICE Out" pins to the ceremony. Also included in that group were Justin and Hailey Bieber, although the singer looked incredibly unhappy to be at the event while on the red carpet.Singer Jelly Roll was asked why he has been silent on political issues, to which he replied, "People shouldn't care to hear my opinion, man. You know, I'm a dumb redneck. I haven't watched enough. I didn't have a phone for 18 months. I've had one for four months and don't have social media."However, he went on to say that he is going to have "a lot to say" in the next week, and audiences will hear him "in the most loud and clear way I've ever spoke in my life."RELATED: 'They can't take us all down': Actor Giancarlo Esposito declares it's 'time for a revolution' in unhinged rant Shut up and singComedian Ricky Gervais made a simple remark on Monday morning, mocking the celebrities for their political speeches."They're still not listening," he wrote on X, with an attached quote of his remarks from the 2020 Golden Globes, which reads: "If you do win an award tonight, don't use it as a platform to make a political speech. You're in no position to lecture the public about anything. You know nothing about the real world."Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA will have its own performances that will air during the Super Bowl halftime show.With artist Bad Bunny set to perform at the Super Bowl LX halftime show — where he may or may not wear a dress — conservative activist group TPUSA will ask viewers to change the channel for the break.'Experience a one-of-a-kind halftime event.'Just a month after Kirk's assassination, TPUSA announced it would host the All American Halftime Show on its channels. Now, the organization has revealed its musical lineup for February 8, 2026.Rock, Barrett, BriceLeading the charge is diamond-selling artist Kid Rock, who recently told Congress his ideas for keeping ticket prices down at concerts and sporting events.Platinum country artist Brantley Gilbert will also perform. He has more than 10 million followers on social media.Also featured is Lee Brice. The South Carolina native went platinum as recently as 2020 with his album "Hey World."Rounding out the performers is Gabby Barrett. The 25-year-old Pennsylvanian was just a teen when she finished third on the 16th season of "American Idol" in 2018. She went platinum in Canada and the United States with 2020's "Goldmine."RELATED: Trump's 'number-one fan,' Nicki Minaj, praises the president, shreds Gavin 'Newscum' Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for BBR Music Group/BMG Nashville How to WatchWith Super Bowl LX set for kickoff around 6:30 p.m. ET, halftime will likely be around 8-8:30. At that point, viewers can escape network coverage by heading to any of Turning Point USA's social media channels or video platforms. This includes TPUSA's YouTube page, Rumble channel, and X page.Charlie Kirk's YouTube channel and Rumble channel will also feature the stream."Experience a one-of-a-kind halftime event celebrating American culture, freedom, and faith," Turning Point wrote in its promotional materials.RELATED: 'All in': TPUSA's Andrew Kolvet sets sights on 2028 presidential candidate after AmFest Photo by Erika Goldring/Getty Images English speakers welcomeSuper Bowl LX is shaping up to be one of the most controversial on record. Although Bad Bunny reportedly will not wear a dress (according to TMZ), he has told viewers to be sure to learn Spanish for his performance.This has been followed by consistent warnings from the Trump administration to illegal immigrants in the Santa Clara, California, area — where the game is being hosted — that immigration enforcement will be present around Levi's Stadium.However, local police have said they will not be assisting federal agents with any immigration enforcement and warned residents that any masked agents would not be local law enforcement.Like Blaze News? Bypass the censors, sign up for our newsletters, and get stories like this direct to your inbox. Sign up here!

Cenker AtilaThe Roman unguentarium unearthed in Pergamon that was found to contain ancient medicine made with feces. Ancient Roman texts suggest that doctors in antiquity used a peculiar ingredient to treat certain medical maladies: human feces. This has been largely dismissed by modern scientists as a theoretical idea, as opposed to something that Roman doctors actually used in practice. But a new study of ancient Roman artifacts found in Turkey suggests that human feces were indeed used as medicine after all. A vial from the second century C.E. was found to contain traces of human feces and thyme, suggesting that Roman doctors used the fecal matter to treat illnesses and the fragrant herb to mask the smell. The Ancient Roman Medicine Made With Human Feces And Thyme That Was Found In Turkey According to a new study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science, Reports, the discovery of this medicinal feces was made inside a 1,900-year-old sealed Roman unguentarium, a kind of glass vial, which was discovered in a tomb at the ancient city of Pergamon in present-day Turkey. Adam Jones/Wikimedia CommonsThe ancient city of Pergamon, in present-day Bergama, Turkey. The unguentarium had long been stored at the Bergama Archaeology Museum, where it caught the eye of archaeologist Cenker Atila of Sivas Cumhuriyet University. The unguentarium was sealed, and it seemed to contain a significant amount of material. After running chemical tests on the material found inside the unguentarium, Atila and his team came to a surprising conclusion. Their tests revealed “a distinctive blend of human fecal biomarkers,” including coprostanol and 24-ethylcoprostanol, as well as carvacrol, “a major constituent of thyme oil.” Cenker AtilaAnalysis of the residue inside the ancient Roman vial revealed that it contained human feces and thyme oil. In other words, the 1,900-year-old unguentarium contained feces that was almost certainly human, which was then treated with scents like thyme oil to mask its smell. And apparently, the thyme may have done its job, because, according to Atila, “When we opened the unguentarium, there was no bad smell.” Atila and his team believe that their study thus confirms longstanding and controversial theories about how doctors once used feces as medicine in ancient Rome. The Use Of Feces In Ancient Roman Medicine The discovery of medicinal feces may strike some as surprising, but it actually lines up with what’s been found in ancient Roman medical texts. Famous Roman physicians and naturalists such as Dioscorides, Pliny the Elder, and Galen — who lived in Pergamon, where the unguentarium was found — all wrote about the possible usage of feces as medicine. Public DomainPergamon was once a major center of Roman medicine, and home to the famous Roman physician, Galen. “Animal dung, in particular, appears in numerous ancient medical texts as a therapeutic substance employed for a wide range of ailments,” the researchers explained in their study. “Egyptian sources dating as far back as the sixteenth century BCE describe the medicinal and apotropaic use of dung, frequently in combination with potent aromatic agents. In the later Greco-Roman tradition, authors such as Dioscorides, Pliny the Elder, and Galen classified dung-based treatments for conditions ranging from inflammation and infection to reproductive disorders.” Feces, though discussed in ancient medicinal texts with “euphemism” and “caution,” were not seen as inherently “repulsive” or “irrational,” according to the researchers. Rather, they were considered “potent and efficacious, yet also symbolically and sensorially charged.” That said, medicinal feces are extraordinarily rare in the archaeological record. As an organic compound, they don’t normally endure over the centuries. This, combined with the taboo nature of the subject, has given rise to the opinion that ancient Roman medicinal texts about feces were merely theoretical. But the researchers say that their finds prove that medicinal feces was more than just a theory. “These findings closely align with formulations described by Galen and other classical authors,” they wrote, “suggesting that such remedies were materially enacted, not merely textually theorized.” What’s more, this finding is especially significant given the use of feces in modern-day science. For example, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is used today to attempt to revive healthy gut flora in some patients. “In light of contemporary interest in microbiome-based therapies,” the researchers wrote, “this evidence also prompts a reconsideration of early traditions once dismissed as marginal or irrational.” After reading about the study that suggests the Romans used human feces to treat certain medical ailments, learn about the complicated factors behind the fall of the Roman Empire. Then, go inside the stories of some of the worst Roman emperors, from Caligula to Nero. 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