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In free fall

Sep
10
2026
Trump Probes Rubio on Administration Reports
IN FREE FALL by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
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President Trump asked Senator Marco Rubio for his assessment of reports that the administration is in disarray, labeling them fake news. Rubio dismissed the reports as noise and praised Trump's performance. Trump responded by questioning who had told Rubio that assessment. The exchange highlights tensions over loyalty and information flow inside the administration. The cartoon portrays Rubio's positive reply as triggering suspicion rather than reassurance.

Pay Raise

Sep
9
2025
Congressman Claims Pay Raise Fights Inflation
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
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On September 9, 2025, a political cartoon depicts Representative Klunk leaving the Capitol building while a news reporter captures his statement that Congress addressed inflation by voting itself a pay raise. The scene shows the lawmaker in a suit and tie holding a briefcase, with the Capitol dome and trees in the background under a sunny sky. The cartoon highlights the disconnect between public economic concerns and legislative self-benefit.

Congressional raise

Jul
12
2007
Congressional raise
CONGRESSIONAL RAISE by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
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Congressional Accomplishments Since 2001

Oct
4
2006
Congressional Accomplishments Since 2001
CONGRESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS SINCE 2001 by Andy Singer, politicalcartoons.com
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Congressional Pay Raise-Grayscale

Jun
15
2006
Congressional Pay Raise-Grayscale
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Congressional Pay Raise-COLOR

Jun
15
2006
Congressional Pay Raise-COLOR
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Deferred Congressional Pay Raise

Oct
19
2005
Deferred Congressional Pay Raise
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
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Congressional Raise

Sep
5
2003
Congressional Raise
CONGRESSIONAL RAISE by Sandy Huffaker, politicalcartoons.com
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