Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate floor on September 15, 2026, after health-related absences, directly addressing rumors of his political demise. At the same time the House has advanced the Common Cents Act to eliminate the US penny. The move reflects ongoing efforts to modernize currency amid rising production costs. McConnell's return underscores his enduring influence in the chamber despite physical challenges. The cartoon uses a classic quote to juxtapose the senator's resilience against the penny's planned demise, suggesting one survives while the other does not.
A two-panel cartoon contrasts a South African police officer in uniform demanding a pass during apartheid with a figure in traditional attire and South African flag sash making a similar demand in a modern setting. The bottom banner labels the comparison 'Apartheid Then and Now.' The work appears in the Daily Maverick dated 1-7-26 and is signed by Zapiro.
A college coach in a red shirt proposes a new offensive scheme to his colleague. The gray-shirted coach rejects the idea outright, insisting the diagram represents the transfer portal instead. The exchange highlights ongoing tensions in college athletics over player movement and its impact on team strategies.
The cartoon published February 27, 2025, shows Elon Musk firing a bazooka at federal buildings labeled USAID, U.S. Department of Education, FEMA, EPA, Treasury, Civil Service and Data Security. Debris and missile trails illustrate widespread damage. The image responds to the launch of the Department of Government Efficiency initiative under the second Trump administration, which targets reductions in federal workforce and agency operations.
The cartoon displays three altered government posters under the heading Updated Government Posters. The left panel shows the familiar see something say something message above a note that no one remains to answer calls. The center panel depicts Smokey Bear gripping a chainsaw with text stating only you can prevent forest fires and literally we let everyone else go. The right panel shows Uncle Sam pointing forward while instructing viewers to submit lists of five accomplishments or face termination. These images respond to the February 2025 DOGE initiative led by Elon Musk and the Trump administration that directed agencies including the FBI, CDC, FDA, National Park Service, and USAID to reduce staff and submit productivity reports.
The February 2025 cartoon by Paresh Nath contrasts Elon Musk's earlier involvement with Twitter against his current role in federal efficiency drives targeting USAID. The left panel shows Musk holding a bagged blue bird while feathers scatter. The right panel replaces the bird with a flag-winged eagle also bagged and shedding feathers. Publication timing aligns with ongoing DOGE-related reviews of government programs and staffing.
John Darkow's Father's Day cartoon depicts a father carrying his young son on his shoulders. The boy asks what happens when he grows too big to lift. The father smiles as the son replies that he will then carry his dad. The image captures a lighthearted family exchange. It was published on Father's Day in 2021.
