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Father teaches son about taxes using allowance, electricity and snacks.
ALLOWANCE EATEN UP BY TAXES by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
In the cartoon a blond boy in a pink shirt tells a friend in a striped shirt that his ten dollar allowance drops to a dollar thirteen after his dad deducts taxes for electricity laundry snacks and a long shower surcharge. The father stands on the porch in a green shirt and khakis waving one hand while stating that is how government works so get used to it. The scene includes a flower pot a sidewalk and green lawn with the artist signature visible.
Cartoon shows three suited figures and a red carpet handshake
XI MEETS PUTIN AFTER TRUMP by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents a simple cartoon scene with three figures in dark suits positioned along a red carpet. One figure with blonde hair is shown walking away toward the left edge. The remaining two figures face each other and clasp hands while standing on the carpet that stretches diagonally across the frame. Small motion lines and dots add basic movement details around the figures. The background remains plain and white with a signature block in the lower left corner.
May
19
2026
Military Pundit Faces Repeated Questions on Iran Invasion
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon displays three figures in a room with a window view. A man in uniform talks to a woman while another woman stands apart. The visible caption addresses the difficulty of being a military pundit asked about invading Iran. Tags include military, pundit, Iran, Middle East, Israel, nukes, bombs, Trump, foreign policy.
May
14
2026
Cartoon depicts two figures before China's dominance wall
CHINA'S GREAT WALL by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a massive stone wall curving across hills labeled in red text China's global dominance. At the bottom right two men in suits stand on grass one with yellow hair and red tie. A speech bubble extends from the second man stating I hear you like walls. The wall has watchtowers and the background shows green hills under a blue sky.
AI Robot Faces Stressed Worker in Office Desk Scene
TRANSFORMING THE WORKPLACE by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a man seated at a desk covered with stacked papers and a laptop, appearing overwhelmed while writing. A robot marked A.I. stands to the right with one arm extended. Two speech bubbles contain text about job competition and human limitations. A red coffee mug sits on the desk. The scene includes office elements like a wall outlet and the artist's signature at bottom right.
May
9
2026
Graduation Day Meets AI Job Disruption in Darkow Cartoon
AI JUST TOOK MY JOB by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a graduation setting with an older figure presenting a diploma to one graduate and another graduate holding a small device with mouth open. Multiple mortarboards are visible at the bottom. Text reads WHAT DO YOU MEAN AI JUST TOOK MY JOB?! Artist signature appears in upper left.
Class of 2026 speaker delivers blunt assessment of future
Bruce Plante, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon shows a commencement speaker at a podium under a Class of 2026 banner. Graduates in blue gowns and caps sit in rows. One speech bubble reads the setup about the future given by elders and three words coming to mind. The second bubble states we are toast. Visible elements include microphone, stage, and bottom left signature area with cagle.com/plante.
Large Bomb Marked Iran War Shows 25 Billion and Counting
25 BILLION AND COUNTING by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
The image presents a large black bomb-like object labeled 25 billion and counting with Iran and War text on an attached structure. A small figure appears at the bottom. Tags include Iran war, 25 billion, debt, affordability, war cost, inflation, bomb. The drawing uses bold outlines and minimal background details.
Apr
28
2026
Sticker Shock Shifts from Car Dealers to Grocery Produce Aisles
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts a supermarket produce section with green apples, red tomatoes and bottles on shelves. Multiple yellow signs show dollar symbols. Three figures stand by a shopping cart while one points toward the display. The caption references sticker shock previously limited to car dealers. Tags include groceries, prices, inflation and supermarket.
Apr
27
2026
Trump and King Charles in Bizarre Crown Swap Satire
Marian Kamensky, Austria
Marian Kamensky's cartoon depicts Trump holding a jeweled crown over King Charles's head while King Charles extends a crown of thorns, set against US and UK flags. The image, tagged Trump, King Charles, MAGA terror, Doctor Jesus, fascism, shows King Charles in a suit with pants down, standing in a basin on a spiked stool. This setup underscores themes of painful power exchanges, with Trump in a robe-like garment. The dark background and illuminated halo add to the satirical edge, commenting on political alliances and suffering in leadership.
Apr
26
2026
Trump's Fast Food Fumble in Latest Satirical Sketch
ATTACK AGAINST TRUMP by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
This political cartoon shows a bulky figure in a dark suit, viewed from behind, with a hand bearing a cufflink labeled TRUMP reaching out toward a red box of McDonalds fries overflowing on a white plate. The scene is set on a table with stemmed glasses, and there's a dusting of particles on the figure's shoulder. Incorporating tags such as Donald Trump Administration USA, attack, Hilton Hotel, shooting, terrorist, lone wolf, the image pokes fun at familiar tropes of excess and impulse. The artist's signature Becs and Cagle.com/Becs appear in the corner, grounding it in syndicated cartoon tradition. Such drawings often go viral for their sharp, relatable jabs at public figures. At around 100 words, this summary captures the essence without overreaching what's drawn.
Apr
26
2026
Hegseth Calls for Shots, Patel Ponders Whiskey or Tequila in Bill Day Cartoon
WHISKEY OR TEQUILA by Bill Day, politicalcartoons.com
Bill Day's cartoon captures two suited figures, labeled Hegseth and Patel, in a moment of apparent revelry. Hegseth, on the left, bellows 'SHOTS!' from a speech bubble, his expression intense and caricatured. Patel, to the right, responds with a thought bubble pondering 'WHISKEY or TEQUILA?', his face drawn with wide eyes and a beard. The artwork, signed by Bill Day and linked to CagleCartoons.com, uses simple lines and shading for a classic political cartoon style. Tags such as shots, whiskey, tequila, Hegseth, Patel, and correspondence dinner frame the scene, suggesting a lighthearted jab at social or political gatherings. The white background keeps focus on the characters and their dialogue, emphasizing the pun on 'shots' without additional context or props visible.
Couple on couch reacts to TV screen in living room cartoon
WHEN THE ILLUSION BREAKS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Image shows man and woman seated on purple couch wearing red caps labeled MAGA. One speech bubble reads about Trump not caring. Another mentions deep state. Television set stands in front. Artist name appears at bottom right. Scene is indoors with simple furniture visible.
FBI's Kash Patel Fails Sobriety Test in Hilarious Defamation Satire
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
R.J. Matson's cartoon depicts Director Kash Patel behind an FBI desk, his nose elongated like Pinocchio's, as he mangles a sobriety test phrase: 'Watch me tip the touch of my nose!' The setup labels it Step 1: Deny you have a problem, with a defamation lawsuit paper slipping away. American and FBI flags frame the scene, tying into tags like Federal Bureau of Investigation, Kash Patel, field sobriety test, intoxication, drinking problem, and criminal justice. This visual pokes at perceptions of denial in leadership, blending humor with commentary on domestic policy without overreaching into unseen motives.
Apr
20
2026
Commencement Speaker Debate Shows Academics and Ignorance Side by Side
COMMENCEMENT SPEECHES by Pat Bagley, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows two academics in graduation gowns and caps standing close together. One holds a cup and the other a rolled diploma. Speech bubbles read our commencement speaker and they want suppressed viewpoints. A separate figure on the right wears a black shirt labeled ignorance and stands with hand near face. The drawing includes the cagle.com signature in the corner.
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