Families planning summer getaways face steep increases in gas, food, and hotel costs that disrupt long weekend plans. The piece highlights how these expenses push households toward simpler backyard alternatives while underscoring the persistent strain inflation places on everyday leisure.
The cartoon depicts the Chicago Bean sculpture reflecting numerous ICE agents in formation. A woman stands in the foreground holding a bag. The image responds to immigration enforcement operations active in Chicago around early October 2025.
Karoline Leavitt appears at the podium during a White House press session. One speech area shows her directing strong remarks toward a reporter about fake news and divine judgment. A second area poses a question linking her to a film role. The podium carries the Trump name. The scene centers on tensions between the press secretary and journalists covering the administration.
The cartoon shows Steve Bannon, labeled clearly, gesturing emphatically while decrying Pope Leo XIV as the first American pope but not America First. The pope, in white robes and red cap, responds that a Christian's job is to put God first. Tags such as Vatican, conclave, Catholics, Christianity, Jesus Christ, and border underscore the satire on blending partisan politics with faith. The drawing captures a stark divide, with Bannon's angry expression contrasting the pope's stern look. Alexandra Bowman's style brings dry humor to the clash between nationalism and religious priorities.
The cartoon depicts a massive DOGE figure wielding chainsaws while two seniors labeled Social and Security express concern on a sidewalk. Text on the wall recites an updated version of the 'First they came' poem listing USAID, FBI, NOAA, FEMA and the Department of Education. The seniors reply that a nice man promised to care for them. The image responds to 2025 efforts by the Department of Government Efficiency to reduce federal agencies and spending.
Two mechanics working on a vehicle discuss how videos from Hollywood figures changed one man's support for deporting illegal immigrants who committed serious crimes. The exchange references recent enforcement actions under the Trump administration and border security priorities.
The cartoon by Kevin Siers published November 7 2019 shows Lindsey Graham first stating that actual evidence of a quid pro quo would be disturbing then progressively covering his eyes and head with tape a bag a box and a safe while a voice says good luck.
