On June 16, 2026, the Margolis & Cox cartoon depicts Uncle Sam and an Iranian leader juggling grenades while a peace dove is struck mid-flight. The image responds to ongoing US-Iran tensions over nuclear issues and regional conflicts in the Middle East. The visual shows the two figures facing each other with outstretched hands as explosives arc between them. A wounded dove drops its olive branch above the scene. The cartoon highlights the precarious nature of diplomacy between Washington and Tehran at that moment.
The cartoon depicts a UFO hovering over a desert landscape dotted with ruins. Two green aliens inside release a trail of soccer balls toward a group of cavemen armed with spears and clubs. The cavemen react with surprise and aggression as the balls descend. The scene plays on the idea of soccer's mysterious origins ahead of the 2026 World Cup hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada.
The image presents a coach figure positioned in front of a green chalkboard filled with a dense collection of white lines boxes arrows circles and x marks beneath the heading Iran Plan. The figure wears a red shirt with a whistle and the word Coach visible on the chest. Two speech bubbles contain the phrases That's the play and Now could someone explain it to me. A signature reading sack appears at the lower left along with website text at the bottom edge.
The cartoon depicts a caricature of a man with blond hair and red tie standing in a sandy desert landscape. He points toward the right side of the image where a faint circular swirl appears in the sky. A large speech bubble above him contains the text LOOK! OVER THERE! THE IRAN DEAL!! NOW DO YOU BELIEVE ME?! The figure wears torn white shirt, blue shorts, and blue shoes. Barbed wire fence posts line the horizon under a clear blue sky. The artist's signature appears in the lower right.
The image features a cartoon figure resembling Trump squeezed in a yellow wringer marked Strait of Hormuz while a robed figure operates the device. Visible elements include flailing limbs, a red tie trailing like an arrow, and the caption Caught in a Wringer. Tags include Trump, wringer, strait of Hormuz, Iran, and war. The drawing uses bold lines and exaggerated proportions typical of editorial cartoons. No other text or symbols appear beyond the signature area.
The cartoon depicts a Trump figure in an orange vest tied to a pipe under an Iran flag. Sacks labeled Ukraine and Taiwan lie nearby. Two guitar players appear on hills and a nuclear barrel sits in a boat with a pointing figure in robes.
Visible elements include a suited figure extended by an orange log from a rocky cliff into water. Three bearded figures in dark robes appear: one swings an axe, two sit with cups by a fire and teapot. A chainsaw and cut log section rest on the ground. Rocky mountains and sea form the background with signature at lower left.
The cartoon shows Donald Trump with a gas pump labeled GAS PRICES aimed toward a man wearing a red MAGA hat who has both hands raised. Trump states his base would still vote for him even if he shot someone, and the supporter responds that it depends on the type of gun. The artist signature WHAMOND and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom.
The image shows a massive stone wall curving across hills labeled in red text China's global dominance. At the bottom right two men in suits stand on grass one with yellow hair and red tie. A speech bubble extends from the second man stating I hear you like walls. The wall has watchtowers and the background shows green hills under a blue sky.
Visible in the cartoon are two figures facing each other. The left figure wears a blue shirt labeled trump, holds a white sign reading please help, and carries a red hat marked maga. The right figure has yellow hair, a black jacket with green bills protruding from pockets, and a red tie. Two speech bubbles display the phrases remember me and i dont think about you not even a little bit. The artist signature whamond and cagle.com/whamond appear at the bottom.
The cartoon shows a two-panel graduation scene with a speaker at the podium. In the first panel he delivers an optimistic message about the sky's the limit. In the second panel he corrects himself to Skynet's the limit while an AI robot labeled A.I. JOB TAKE OVER looms nearby. Graduates in caps and gowns sit in the foreground. The image uses tags including college, high school, education, AI, artificial intelligence, sky is the limit, and skynet.
The cartoon depicts a graduation setting with an older figure presenting a diploma to one graduate and another graduate holding a small device with mouth open. Multiple mortarboards are visible at the bottom. Text reads WHAT DO YOU MEAN AI JUST TOOK MY JOB?! Artist signature appears in upper left.
The cartoon shows Supreme Court justices in black robes gathered with backs to the viewer. One figure on the right wears a colorful jester hat with bells and a red nose. A blue sign in the upper left reads the SUPREME COURT. The image responds to ongoing debates over Justice Alito and recent Biden appointments to the bench.
Emad Hajjaj's cartoon depicts a large black submarine with a red hull, stuck between orange landmasses in the Strait of Hormuz, its bow featuring an orange face with yellow hair and a red tie, clearly caricaturing Donald Trump. An American flag flies atop the vessel, while black oil spills into the blue water, reflecting the ship. Below, a smaller black tanker with a white figure onboard sails through the oily sea, tagged with Persian, Gulf, Sea, Tanker, Oil, War. The image satirizes US involvement in Middle East conflicts, particularly Iran war scenarios, without overreaching into hidden meanings. The composition is straightforward, with clear lines and bold colors emphasizing the blockage.
The cartoon shows a commencement speaker at a podium under a Class of 2026 banner. Graduates in blue gowns and caps sit in rows. One speech bubble reads the setup about the future given by elders and three words coming to mind. The second bubble states we are toast. Visible elements include microphone, stage, and bottom left signature area with cagle.com/plante.
