A television displays a wedding party photo with multiple guests marked out by large X's. Two children stand in front of the screen. The girl with the ponytail explains that her father removed family members from the wedding party after discovering they do not vote the same way he does. The scene highlights how political disagreements can fracture family events and relationships.
A black cat marked with the Iranian flag perches on a wooden desk and swats a vase labeled TRUCE to the floor. A mantel clock sits nearby as the fragile vessel tips over, capturing a moment of diplomatic disruption tied to recent Middle East developments around the July 2026 publication date.
A horse figure wearing an Alberta flag blanket and a top hat marked with a maple leaf walks forward on June 29 2026. One speech bubble reads HAPPY CANADA DAY while the second reads LET ALBERTA DECIDE. The figure holds a red maple leaf in its mouth. The image marks Canada Day with a visual reference to Alberta identity and a statement on provincial decision making.
A cartoon published June 25 2026 shows a man labeled radical left operating a chainsaw against a top-hatted figure in formal clothes. Blood appears at the neck cut. The victim holds a document and comments on the situation. The artist Dick Wright signed the work with a cagle.com credit.
On June 11 2026 Donald Trump appears as a soccer referee in a cartoon rejecting national team entries to the World Cup. He stamps passports from Somalia Mexico Canada and Iran with large rejected marks while holding the trophy. A dejected figure with a globe for a head stands nearby on the pitch.
Bruce Plante\'s cartoon captures a space capsule\'s splashdown, complete with three orange and white striped parachutes guiding it to a blue ocean teeming with black fish-like forms. The prominent text \'Thanks NASA We Needed That\' adds a layer of sarcasm, typical in editorial illustrations commenting on high-profile events like the Artemis II mission. The simple composition, with a light blue sky and wavy ocean surface, emphasizes the moment of impact, shown by a small splash at the capsule\'s base. This piece fits into the tradition of political cartoons that highlight public sentiments toward government projects, using minimal elements for maximum impact. The artist\'s signature and website appear in the top left, grounding it in syndicated cartoon style.
A figure representing CBS News appears with a prominent black eye while clutching a notebook labeled immigration coverage. A starburst highlights a spiked 60 Minutes prison report. The scene ties the network's visible injury to decisions around an El Salvador prison story.
Bill Day's cartoon shows an eagle's head painted in American flag colors, with red and white stripes curving over the feathers and a blue beak dotted with white stars. A single tear drops from the yellow eye, set against a gradient background. Tags like Memorial Day, eagle, stars, stripes, heroes, and patriots frame this image as a straightforward nod to national remembrance. The artwork keeps it direct, no frills, just the bird looking solemn in its flag getup. Composition centers on the profile view, emphasizing the tear for that touch of sentiment without overdoing it. Syndication potential lies in its timely holiday tie-in, though it sticks to classic symbols without much twist.
Pat Bagley's 2018 cartoon titled Mother's Day features large, bold text spelling 'MOTHER' in a sketchy style, with the phrase 'You get the idea.' below it. Three cartoon children appear: one taller figure with a ponytail looking downward, a smiling child holding a red heart, and another grinning kid with a paintbrush and bucket. The image tags include Mothers Day, kids, kiddos, children, mom, mother, nurturer, family, hearts, love, and Happy Mothers Day. The overall composition suggests a child's attempt at drawing or honoring their mother, complete with a signature from Bagley and The Salt Lake Tribune. This lighthearted piece captures the essence of family bonds without deep political undertones, focusing on simple affection.
Christopher Weyant's 2013 cartoon shows an IRS office where an agent smiles while offering a white t-shirt featuring a bold red target to a seated man wearing a 'Tea Party' shirt and tricorn hat. The speech bubble promises the t-shirt for early tax filing next year. Tags like IRS, Internal Revenue Service, audit, tax, Tea Party, and conservatives frame the scene. The drawing captures a straightforward setup with desk, papers, and a chart on the wall marked '2.9'. The humor lands dryly on the visible elements, poking at the interaction without delving into unseen motives.
