A foreign leader has stripped Europe bare and now eyes the United States as the next prize. The piece argues that unchecked expansionist momentum threatens American security and global stability.
A political cartoon by Joe Heller published January 9, 2026, shows a data center labeled I.A. DATA CENTER with a robot figure proclaiming an insatiable appetite. The facility connects directly to labeled power grids and public water systems, while a woman questions the setup. The image illustrates concerns over artificial intelligence infrastructure rapidly consuming electricity and potable water resources from community supplies.