A political cartoon published July 21, 2026, depicts a fighter jet marked Iran launching a barrage of missiles while a speech bubble from the cockpit reads OK, SO I LIED. A sign overhead labels the scene The No-War President. The image responds to recent reports of U.S. military action against Iran that contradict earlier campaign assurances against new conflicts.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a flashpoint for global oil transit as the United States and Iran maintain opposing stances on access. Donald Trump positions an open checkpoint while an Iranian official signals closure. The editorial highlights the standoff's direct impact on energy markets and shipping security.
On July 12 2026 Gary McCoy depicts Sen. Lindsey Graham on a golf green missing a short putt. The ball rolls past the hole as a yellow flag proclaims a legacy of service. The cartoon uses the golf metaphor to comment on the South Carolina Republican's record in Congress.
A political cartoon dated July 12, 2026, shows Donald Trump seated on a stool responding to a lecture about Al Qaeda and NATO's Article 5 invocation after 9/11. The standing figure, wearing a floral shirt, recounts the death of a Canadian child and 164 other Canadians in the fight. Trump replies by asking what an Al Qaeda is. The bottom caption reads when senility is the only explanation. The image highlights a direct confrontation over historical facts tied to the 9/11 attacks and alliance commitments.
A dark figure spits oil at a barrel bearing the Iranian emblem on July 11 2026. The barrel rests in a puddle and carries the label KING OIL. The scene addresses ongoing energy and regional tensions involving Iran.
On July 11 2026 officers in blue uniforms search the grounds around a tall monument and a yellow fire hydrant. One officer asks where the president is hiding while another ponders golden in a thought bubble. The scene includes directional markers and grass patches under a clear sky.
The July 10 2026 cartoon by Dick Wright shows JD Vance in mid-leap with two swords drawn against a prone figure topped by a donkey head. A blue text box reads JD VANCE FIGHTS THE FIGHT TO FIGHT FRAUD. The scene uses a red circle backdrop and captures the vice presidential figure in exaggerated combat stance amid torn clothing and motion lines.
A trench-coated figure flashes on a sidewalk as a donkey in business attire extends a Senate candidacy offer. The July 2026 image from Gary McCoy labels the exchange as the Democrat problem. Scattered bottles and shoes lie at the flasher feet. The donkey speech bubble directly invites the figure to run for U.S. Senate. A separate bubble from the flasher draws attention to the moment.
The cartoon depicts a figure identified as Graham sprawled on the ground after tripping over a rock labeled R*PE ALLEGATION. The title plays on face-plant with the word Plantner highlighted in red. Published July 9 2026 the image captures the senator in a prone position with motion lines indicating a fall. The rock sits to the left with one shoe detached nearby.
A political cartoon published July 9, 2026, depicts a slumped Democratic donkey wearing a Graham Platner for Senate bib at a table with spilled wine. A hand offers a bottle labeled Maine 26 as a speech bubble asks More Whine? The image responds to the recent defeat of the Maine Senate candidate in the 2026 election cycle.
On July 9, 2026, Pat Bagley's cartoon depicts Donald Trump pushing a cart loaded with enormous sacks labeled 2026 and $2,000,000,000.00 GRIFT. A woman in a red hat hands him a small handbag while stating that he donates his $400,000 salary. The image contrasts the tiny claimed donation against the massive grift sacks. The scene draws from ongoing discussions of presidential finances and public salary claims during the period.
A person in casual summer clothing holds a large sign overhead declaring climate change a hoax. The figure walks forward with the message prominently displayed across the upper body. This image responds to ongoing debates around climate policy and public skepticism in mid-2026.
The cartoon depicts a red-haired politician named Platner falling between skyscrapers on July 8, 2026. A banner at the bottom reads PLATNER DROPS OUT. The image shows the candidate with arms extended, purple jacket open, and a focused expression during the descent. This visual responds to the news of his withdrawal from an electoral contest active around the publication date.
A new political cartoon depicts Donald Trump redefining voter ID requirements at a polling place. The former president, shown in a white suit and hat, gestures toward a sign stating I.D. REQUIRED while a bird labeled JIM 2.0 smirks nearby. The bird's speech bubble states that I.D. stands for I DECIDE who gets to vote. Trump chuckles at the line. The image, published July 8, 2026, uses the Jim Crow reference to comment on ongoing debates over voter identification laws and access to the ballot. The cartoon ties the visual to concerns that such rules could limit participation in elections.
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.
