The long-standing adage that only death and taxes are certain receives fresh treatment in a cartoon depicting an IRS outpost operating in hell. No specific policy change or ruling prompted the piece, which instead plays on the enduring public frustration with tax collection as an inescapable force. The editorial stance pokes at bureaucratic persistence, suggesting the tax man follows citizens beyond the grave with the same relentless efficiency seen in life.
Pete Hoekstra faces scrutiny over a prospective diplomatic posting tied to Canada amid ongoing US trade and Arctic policy tensions. The appointment draws criticism from those who view the nominee as unprepared for cross-border diplomacy. The cartoon argues the selection adds little practical value and leans on outdated cultural clichés instead.
A child preparing for school asks his mother what she thinks of upon hearing Lincoln's famous opening line from the Gettysburg Address. Her reply points directly to the last time her husband said anything romantic. The father, hidden in a kitchen cabinet, responds by offering to belch the lyrics to Stairway to Heaven. The exchange highlights an ongoing household dynamic of mismatched expectations around affection and daily behavior.
Donald Trump appears in a wooded setting with a MAGA supporter holding an open bag. Trump gestures ahead and vows to drive evil communists into the trap. The image frames the effort as a classic snipe hunt, highlighting the futility of the promised purge.
Donald Trump has renewed warnings about communist infiltration in American institutions. The claim echoes longstanding patterns of using such accusations to rally supporters and deflect from other issues. The piece portrays the tactic as a distraction from visible wealth and power.
A political cartoon dated July 10, 2026, depicts an ornate scales of justice buckling under the weight of a massive figure labeled Trump's DOJ. The opposite pan hangs empty and elevated. Text above reads RIGGING the ELECTION. The image responds to ongoing concerns over Department of Justice actions and their potential impact on electoral processes during the Trump administration.
A Democratic donkey on a leash holds a flea-infested dog tagged Platner and expresses regret over its pet shop purchase in this July 8 2026 cartoon by Steve Sack. The visual shows the dog scratching amid a cloud of fleas as the donkey sighs that it looked cute at the store. The image comments on recent political developments involving candidate selection within the party.
A cartoon published July 8, 2026, shows a Canadian shopper at a grocery checkout counter holding a package of hamburger meat while declaring he will gladly pay Tuesday for the item today. The scene references the classic Wimpy line and highlights growing use of buy now pay later services as grocery prices continue to climb in Canada.
On June 29, 2026, a cartoon depicts two castaways on a tiny desert island with a single palm tree. One man in a speech bubble declares he has no interest in rescue because the location spares him daily mentions of Trump. The image captures widespread public exhaustion with political coverage centered on the former president during a period of intense media focus.
A mother reads a bedtime story to her child, altering the three little pigs tale to accuse the big bad wolf of lying about spending millions of taxpayer dollars to add a ballroom to the house of bricks. The scene unfolds in a child's bedroom with a basketball hoop visible through the door and a green lamp on the nightstand. This image responds to recent controversies over public fund misuse for private or extravagant projects by political figures.
Two figures stand at a railing and react to news of a Trump peace deal with Iran. The first points out an odd smell while the second attributes it to burning pants. The exchange occurs in two stacked panels with speech bubbles capturing the dialogue. The scene responds to recent claims about negotiations involving Iran. Publication occurred on June 26 2026.
Steve Nease cartoon from June 22 2026 depicts a large shark labeled INFLATION approaching a red canoe marked COST OF LIVING. A beaver-like figure sits inside the vessel with a paddle raised. Text above reads JUST WHEN YOU THOUGHT IT WAS SAFE. The image uses a water setting to illustrate ongoing economic strain on household budgets.
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.
The image shows Donald Trump rendered as Mickey Mouse standing opposite Xi Jinping depicted as a golden Maneki-neko cat with one paw raised. Both figures are labeled clearly beneath them. The title Meeting in Beijing appears at the top. The scene references a bilateral encounter between the two leaders in the Chinese capital.
In this pointed political cartoon, an oil company platform sits atop a blue car, loaded with piles of dollar-sign money bags, while cranes dangle more profits. The frustrated motorist grips the wheel, face red with anger, illustrating how excessive profits from oil companies crush consumers at the pump. Tags like excessive profits, motorists, fuel, petrol, and refuel capture the essence, with Iran and Strait of Hormuz hinting at geopolitical tensions driving prices. This visual satire underscores the disparity between corporate windfalls and everyday drivers' pain, a timeless theme in energy politics.
