A Joe Biden appointee, with the help of fellow Democrat commissioners and one Republican-appointed commissioner, clung to power as chair of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, blocking a vote Friday on President Donald Trump’s designees to lead the commission.  In January, Trump designated two-decade veteran Republican commissioner Peter Kirsanow to be the new chairman of the Civil Rights Commission, replacing Rochelle Garza, who was appointed chair by Biden in 2023. Garza was the losing Democrat candidate for Texas attorney general in 2022. The president also designated Commissioner Stephen Gilchrist to be the vice chair and named Carissa Mulder, a staffer for Kirsanow, to be the new staff director of the commission. However, Garza has declined to step down as chair and didn’t allow a vote on a new chairman and vice chairman. While the president designates who among the commissioners he wants to lead the commission, the commissioners actually vote on the two positions. The commission has eight members, split evenly among Republican and Democrat appointees. Four members are appointed by the president, two are appointed by the House, and two are appointed by the Senate. The commission was established in 1957 with the task of investigating and reporting on important civil rights issues.  At Friday’s meeting, Republican-appointed Commissioner J. Christian Adams moved to vote on all three Trump designees—Kirsanow, Gilchrist, and Mulder. He first moved to vote on Mulder. “On Aug. 6, we received word that the president has nominated Carissa Mulder to be the staff director,” Adams said. “As everybody knows, there’s been a vacancy in this position all year long, since the inauguration.”  Garza cited procedural grounds to block Adams’ motion.  “We’re done discussing. I’ve already ruled the motion out of order,” Garza said. “The statute requires that the president request a concurrence from the commissioners, and our policies, our procedures, the statute requires a formal communication that indicates that.”  Adams responded that the White House did, in fact, notify the commission.  Vice Chair Victoria Nourse, also a Biden appointee, jumped in to say, “Everybody who’s on this commission knows it’s a first-year class that requires actual official notice, not just hearing through the grapevine.” Adams, the president of the Public Interest Legal Foundation, took exception to the characterization, saying, “That isn’t what happened. Come on. There was a written notice.”  “If we want to pretend that we didn’t hear about it, let’s just keep pretending, and we’ll let consequences fall where we might,” Adams said.  Garza appeared to grow upset and replied, “That sounds very threatening.”  “It wasn’t a threat. It’s reality,” Adams said. “The president has designated a staff director. But you don’t even want to allow a vote.” The three other Democrat appointees on the commission voted to support Garza’s ruling to not vote for Trump’s choice of Mulder for staff director. Gail Heriot—appointed to the commission by Senate Republican leadership—abstained. Though appointed and reappointed by Republicans since 2007, Heriot is listed as an independent on the commission website.  Adams made another motion to add a vote for the chair and vice chair to the agenda. This time, Heriot went a step further and voted with Democrats to kill the motion. “I’ve been working with Pete Kirsanow for nearly 18 years and I think the world of him. He will make a great chairman, maybe the best that ever was,” Heriot said. She added, “I’ve been saying that we should recommend Clarissa as staff director, and now it seems to have happened. Stephen is a real gentleman, he will make a great vice chairman. But there are problems here.”  She said the issue was the independence of the commission and argued it’s more of a congressional body—similar to the Government Accountability Office—than an executive branch agency.  She also said she heard that Democrat members faced threats of halting the pay of their staffers.  “I intend to vote ‘No’ until such time as I get assurances from the administration that it will not be retaliating in the ways that have been threatened,” Heriot said. “There’s just been a lot of loose talk about a plan—and I’m quoting here—to halt the pay of senior assistants of the Democrats on the commission and to terminate other of their allies if they stand in the way of the nominations,” she continued. “I have no reason to believe that these threats are coming from President Trump himself or from his top advisors. … But it does seem to be coming from somewhere in the administration, so I need a clear assurance that either I’ve been misinformed and there has never been such a plan or, if there ever was, cooler heads have prevailed.” The post ‘We’re Done Discussing’: Biden Civil Rights Chair Clings to Power With Help From GOP Appointee appeared first on The Daily Signal.

Small dogs face unique risks during car travel due to their size and vulnerability. Unrestrained pets become dangerous projectiles in accidents, with studies showing 84% of pet owners don’t properly secure their dogs while driving. We at DogingtonPost believe every small dog deserves proper protection on the road. The right safety equipment and training techniques can prevent injuries and save lives during your travels together. Which Safety Equipment Actually Protects Small Dogs The Center for Pet Safety crash tests reveal that most pet restraints fail catastrophically at just 30 mph impacts. Their tests show only specific harnesses and carriers meet actual safety standards, while regular harnesses with extension tethers perform worse than no restraint at all. Crash-Tested Harnesses That Work The Sleepypod Clickit Sport Harness stands out as crash test certified by the Center for Pet Safety and functions both as a car safety device and walk harness. This harness uses a two-finger fit rule – you should slip two fingers between the harness and your dog’s body for proper fit. The Center for Pet Safety found this design prevents the chest injuries common with poorly fitted alternatives. Standard pet store harnesses with tether extensions create whiplash effects during sudden stops (making them dangerous choices for car travel). Elevated Car Seats for Visibility and Security Small dog car seats like the Snoozer Lookout models accommodate pets up to 25 pounds while they reduce motion sickness through elevated position. These seats attach directly to vehicle seat belt systems and include safety straps that connect to your dog’s harness. The Luxury Lookout II features machine-washable covers and storage compartments for treats and toys. Dogs experience less anxiety when they can see outside, which makes elevated seats more effective than floor-level restraints. Secured Crates for Maximum Protection The Gunner G1 Kennel costs $550 but provides lifetime warranty protection with crash-test certification. This crate must fit snugly in your vehicle and attach to anchor points to prevent slide during impacts. The more affordable GunDog Intermediate Kennel meets the same safety certifications at around $350 (though it lacks some premium features). Crates should allow your dog to stand and turn around but not be oversized, as excess space creates injury risks during accidents. Once you select the right safety equipment, your small dog needs proper preparation before you hit the road together. How Should You Prepare Your Dog for Safe Car Travel Start Training Before Your First Trip Your small dog needs specific preparation steps before you place them into any vehicle. Dogs who receive proper car training experience reduced travel anxiety compared to unprepared pets. Begin training sessions inside your parked car with the engine off. Allow your dog to explore their safety equipment for 10-15 minutes daily. Place treats inside their car seat or crate to create positive associations with the restraint system. This process takes most dogs 7-10 days to master, but anxious dogs may need up to three weeks of consistent practice. Exercise and Bathroom Protocol Walk your small dog for 20-30 minutes before car travel to reduce excess energy that causes restlessness and jumping. Plan bathroom breaks every 2 hours during long trips, though small dogs may need more frequent stops. Feed your dog 3-4 hours before departure to prevent motion sickness (as full stomachs increase nausea risk). Keep water available but limit intake to small sips during the first hour of travel. Motion sickness affects many dogs under 25 pounds, which makes pre-travel preparation essential for comfortable journeys. Combat Anxiety and Motion Sickness Natural calming aids work better than medication for most small dogs who experience car anxiety. Give ginger treats 30 minutes before travel to help reduce motion sickness symptoms. Keep car windows cracked only 1-2 inches to provide fresh air without creating dangerous wind currents. Maintain consistent cool temperatures between 68-72 degrees Fahrenheit (as small dogs overheat faster than larger breeds). Play soft music or white noise to mask road sounds that trigger anxiety responses. Never use human anti-nausea medications, as they can be toxic to dogs weighing under 25 pounds. Even with perfect preparation, many pet owners still make dangerous mistakes that put their small dogs at serious risk during car travel. What Dangerous Mistakes Put Small Dogs at Risk Lap Positions Create Deadly Projectiles The American Kennel Club reports that unrestrained dogs become projectiles during crashes, with small dogs suffering the worst injuries due to their lightweight bodies. Dogs on laps face additional risks from airbag deployment, which can kill pets under 25 pounds instantly. Front seat positions expose small dogs to dashboard impact at speeds as low as 15 mph. Police accident reports show unrestrained pets cause driver distraction in 23% of vehicle incidents that involve animals. Small dogs who ride loose in vehicles also jump from windows at stops, which leads to traffic injuries that veterinary emergency rooms treat daily. Wrong Equipment Kills More Than It Protects Most pet store harnesses lack crash tests and create chest trauma during impacts rather than prevent it. The Center for Pet Safety found that 87% of commercially available dog restraints fail their 30 mph crash tests completely. Harnesses with extension tethers perform worse than no restraint because they allow dangerous momentum buildup before sudden stops. Improperly fitted equipment poses equal dangers – loose harnesses let dogs slip out during accidents while tight restraints cut circulation and cause problems with breath. Car seats without proper vehicle attachment points slide forward during brake application, which throws small dogs into hard surfaces. Vehicle Abandonment Turns Fatal Fast Small dogs die from heatstroke in cars within 10 minutes when outside temperatures reach 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Environmental disasters and extreme heat pose significant threats to canine health and welfare according to recent research. Car interiors reach 104 degrees within 30 minutes on 75-degree days, while small dogs cannot regulate body temperature as efficiently as larger breeds. Window cracks provide no meaningful temperature reduction according to Stanford University studies. Cold weather presents equal dangers – small dogs develop hypothermia in unheated vehicles when temperatures drop below 45 degrees Fahrenheit (making winter abandonment just as deadly as summer heat). Final Thoughts Small dog car safety demands three essential components: crash-tested restraints, proper preparation, and consistent safety habits. The Sleepypod Clickit Sport Harness and certified crates like the Gunner G1 offer proven protection during accidents. Elevated car seats work well for dogs under 25 pounds who need visibility to reduce motion sickness. Preparation helps your small dog accept restraints and prevents anxiety during travel. Dogs who receive gradual car preparation show 60% less stress during trips compared to unprepared pets (making this investment worthwhile for years of comfortable travel). This preparation creates positive travel experiences that benefit both you and your pet. Proper small dog car safety prevents expensive emergency veterinary bills and protects your pet from serious injuries. Dogs who travel safely from puppyhood develop better coping skills and experience less travel-related stress throughout their lives. We at DogingtonPost provide comprehensive resources for responsible dog ownership including expert advice on pet care, health, and safety topics. Your small dog depends on you for protection during every car ride.

Where Did Jimmy Kimmel Get the Idea that Charlie Kirk's Assassin was Right Wing?

ABC’s indefinite suspension of late night “comedian” Jimmy Kimmel sent a shockwave across the media landscape. On Friday, CNN This Morning claimed FCC Chairman Brendan Carr and President Trump’s reactions to the suspension constituted government pressure against First Amendment rights and were seemingly itching for someone to sue them. The left believed it had found some sort of dystopian pattern now that two late night hosts had been canned this year alone. CNN host Audie Cornish floated the idea of suing (in the vaguest sense possible): I'm wondering, at some point does somebody sue? And I'm asking because once you have actual government officials out there saying this shakedown language, at some point it feels like someone, even against their employer for being fired, like, help me out. Once the government is involved, it's not vibes, cancel culture from Twitter. Didn’t know social media cancel culture was based on “vibes.” Great journalism. Former federal prosecutor Elliot Williams replied: “Yes, and that is the important thing when we speak about the First Amendment. It's not private sector entities firing people for things they say, or for being indecorous, or even insensitive. It's when the government says, ‘We do not like the things you are saying, and on account of the things you're saying, we are taking action against you.’” Thanks for the civics lesson, Captain Obvious. What exactly did the government say against Kimmel? “The President made the comments about, ‘He was fired because he had low ratings. I wanted this to happen for quite some time.’ Carr said, you know, ‘Use the term public interest.’” So Trump, Kimmel’s most frequent target, was happy Kimmel, for now, was gone? And Carr, the head of the agency that regulates network television, mentioned the possibility of using FCC authority?     The other main talking point the left had fallen back on was the FCC’s interest in public interest. But apparently, according to Williams, “we're not talking about the public interest here.” He brought up two unsavory programs: MILF Manor and Who’s Your Daddy?. The lewd and scandalous nature of those shows may be morally repugnant, but they do not disserve the public the way late night comedies had for the past decade. They crossed the political Rubicon when Trump first took office through their insistence to partisanship. As studied by NewsBusters, 92 percent of Kimmel’s jokes since early 2023 had been about conservatives, and 97 percent of his political guests since late 2022 have been liberals. If Kimmel really wanted to serve the public interest when it came to politics, he would have toned down the jokes at the right’s expense and would have invited some to actually present their case. It didn’t have to be a 50-50 split. But when over nine out of 10 jokes and guests were clearly partisan, something’s got to give. Williams added: “Once the government’s involved, exactly as you said, Audie, it's a different matter, and it becomes a First Amendment issue.” Yup. Had the government been directly involved? Not yet. It sounded as if the private sector was making a financially (and politically) prudent measure. If Kimmel hadn’t made that stupid “joke” earlier this week, the case in Kimmel’s favor would be much stronger. It’s only after the suspension that Carr’s and Trump’s comments have suddenly enflamed the left into a fearmongering frenzy over free speech. Cornish and Williams awkwardly stumbled over each other in an attempt to signal their media allies to take the federal government to court: CORNISH: No one has sued yet, so I'm just raising this, but—no one has sued yet. WILLIAMS: But they could— CORNISH: Okay, we’ll see. WILLIAMS: Once you’re talking about the First Amendment. It’s not clear exactly who would be able to sue who over what. Was Kimmel supposed to sue the federal government over his show getting suspended? He couldn’t sue Disney, Nexstar or Sinclair over private business decisions. Nor had the federal government locked up Kimmel for what he said on Monday night. If Kimmel had made any intelligent decision recently, it would be shutting up for the first time in ever. Law low, Kimmel. The transcript is below. Click "expand" read: CNN This Morning September 19, 2025 6:08:36 a.m. Eastern (…) AUDIE CORNISH: I'm wondering, at some point does somebody sue? And I'm asking because once you have actual government officials out there saying this shakedown language, at some point it feels like someone, even against their employer for being fired, like, help me out. Once the government is involved, it's not vibes, cancel culture from Twitter. ELLIOT WILLIAMS: Yes, and that is the important thing when we speak about the First Amendment. It's not private sector entities firing people for things they say, or for being indecorous, or even insensitive. It's when the government says, “We do not like the things you are saying, and on account of the things you're saying, we are taking action against you.” And it's both the actions of Brendan Carr and the President, prior to Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, and afterward. If you look at their social media, that seems to suggest this wasn't about public interest, this was about not liking Jimmy Kimmel. The President made the comments about, “He was fired because he had low ratings. I wanted this to happen for quite some time.” Carr said, you know, “Use the term public interest.” But, you know, we're not talking about the public interest here. If we were talking about the public interest, literally shows like MILF Manor would not be available for people to watch. Shows like Who's Your Daddy? which was on Fox, which made an adopted girl, for money, guess who her biological father was? Like, we're being really inconsistent here about what constitutes public interest. This is about politics and using government to go after speech. Once the government’s involved, exactly as you said, Audie, it's a different matter, and it becomes a First Amendment issue. CORNISH: No one has sued yet, so I'm just raising this, but—no one has sued yet. WILLIAMS: But they could— CORNISH: Okay, we’ll see. WILLIAMS: Once you’re talking about the First Amendment. (…)

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Biden Chief of Staff Finally Grilled: Reveals Concerning Info, Including About Hunter Biden and Pardons

The Harris County, Texas, chapter of Moms for Liberty accused a liberal parents' group of doxing high school students who were organizing a Turning Point USA chapter after co-founder Charlie Kirk's murder last week in Utah.

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Federal prosecutors have asked for a prison term of 30 years to life for the person who earlier pleaded guilty to attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh in 2022.

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