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Jun
25
2026
A historical figure depicted in profile raises a hand in salute against a backdrop of bursting fireworks and a large American flag. The stylized number 250 appears prominently in red white and blue. The scene marks the approaching 250th anniversary of American independence on the date of publication.
Jun
24
2026
Joe Heller's June 2026 cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty, Uncle Sam, a bald eagle and Benjamin Franklin debating elaborate terms for America's 250th anniversary. The figures propose semiquincentennial, sestercentennial, quarter millennium and bisquincentennial before conceding to the straightforward greeting Happy Birthday, America! The strip marks the upcoming July 4, 2026 milestone with light humor on naming conventions.
Jun
11
2026
The cartoon portrays Donald Trump with the body of the Statue of Liberty, one arm raised holding a soccer ball marked FIFA World Cup 2026 and the other holding a $250 bill featuring his own image, set against the backdrop of the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Jun
10
2026
A massive soccer ball labeled for the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls into the foreground and dwarfs the White House. A UFC Freedom 250 stage sits directly in front of the residence on the publication date when both events compete for attention.
Jun
9
2026
Steve Sack's cartoon depicts Ayatollah Khamenei wearing a black hat labeled Iran with a UFC-style cage on top containing Donald Trump. Trump grips the bars with an agitated expression. The image responds to ongoing US Iran tensions in 2026. Khamenei appears calm and slightly smiling beneath the structure. The visual uses the cage match metaphor to illustrate diplomatic entrapment.
Jun
8
2026
Donald Trump appears reclining in a brown armchair on a two hundred fifty dollar bill. The note shows two hundred fifty dollar markings, United States of America text, fearless leader banner, and a not legal disclaimer beside the figure in a blue suit.
Jun
4
2026
A political cartoon dated June 4 2026 depicts three Founding Fathers reacting to a vision of a future Independence Day celebration featuring an MMA cage match on the South Lawn and a Kid Rock concert. One figure rips the Declaration of Independence while exclaiming RIP. The image ties into ongoing debates about the tone of national holiday observances at the White House.
Jun
3
2026
Bob Englehart's June 2026 cartoon marks America's 250th anniversary with a large stylized 250 in patriotic colors under the word AMERICA. A banner across the bottom reads STILL A WORK IN PROGRESS. The image ties directly to the upcoming semiquincentennial on July 4 2026 and offers a simple visual statement about the nation's continuing evolution.
