Joe Heller's June 26, 2026 cartoon depicts a large remote control as the ultimate Father's Day gift. Buttons on the device assign household chores to family members including kids mowing the lawn, taking out garbage, walking the dog, and fixing a leaky faucet. Additional buttons and speech bubbles extend offers of cold drinks, restaurant visits, couch relaxation, back rubs, naps, and fishing permission. A disclaimer notes that batteries last only one day. The image presents a humorous take on domestic tasks and leisure for fathers.
Granlund illustrates the paradox of Donald Trump striking a peace deal with Iran at the same moment US forces were bombing Iranian-backed targets. The cartoon plays on the word "deal," suggesting Trump's Iran policy amounts to coercive diplomacy rather than genuine peace. The visual contrasts handshakes with explosions.
Donald Trump appears in four panels dated June 2026 preparing for the FIFA World Cup hosted by USA Canada and Mexico. He carries a rock shaped like a ball then paints it to resemble a soccer ball. A player numbered 5 kicks the ball and ends up on the ground while Trump points at him.
The cartoon shows a dense crowd of spectators wearing the new red and white striped U.S. World Cup jerseys. The top text notes that the uniforms make it much harder to locate Waldo among the fans. The image references the 2026 tournament hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico. The visual plays on the classic Where's Waldo search books by filling the scene with similar striped shirts. The artist's signature appears in the lower right.
The cartoon depicts two soldiers in different uniforms aiming pistols at each other across a chessboard marked peace negotiations. A large blue banner reading ceasefire hangs above with multiple bullet holes and tears. One soldier declares it is all in the game. The scene illustrates the tension in ongoing Middle East ceasefire efforts involving multiple parties.
A father and son play catch in a backyard on a date near Father's Day. The boy, mid-throw, asks his father how they will remember the moment without recording it on a phone. The cartoon addresses ongoing concerns about technology interrupting direct experiences and family time.
Taylor Jones draws a sharp contrast in this cartoon, with a pope-like figure in white robes and glasses, hands clasped, delivering the Sermon on the Mount line from Matthew 5:9 about blessed peacemakers being children of God. Beside him stands a blonde-haired man in a suit, halo above, mouth open in response, twisting John 3:16 to claim the Strait of Hormuz as a divine gift, or soon to be, labeled Don 3:16. The piece nods to Catholic Church teachings against a backdrop of Persian Gulf tensions, war in Iran, and oil exports disruptions. It's a dry poke at how leaders bend scripture for geopolitical gains, like controlling the Strait of Hormuz to spike crude prices. Vatican serenity meets brash claims, all in watercolor style on purple background.
