An election official carries a ballot box while pursued by a chain of figures in successive panels. The sequence ends with the box on a voting table beside its slot and the group nearing. The piece highlights concerns over ballot security and potential interference in vote counting during an election cycle.
Two caricatured leaders sit across a table marked CEASEFIRE TALKS while missiles streak overhead and explosions erupt between them. The July 2026 image captures ongoing Middle East tensions where direct talks coincide with active strikes.
John Darkow's cartoon depicts two people in lawn chairs under a starry sky reacting to a massive explosion labeled as Stephen Miller's head after a birthright citizenship decision. The drawing uses fireworks and dialogue to highlight the intensity of the reaction to the ruling on the 14th Amendment.
A witness at the Madlanga Commission testifies that events from long ago prevent accurate recall and requests the question be repeated. Two standing uniformed figures point handguns directly at the seated man from either side of the table. The image captures the tension of the ongoing inquiry session dated around mid-June 2026.
Graeme MacKay\'s cartoon depicts Donald Trump absorbed in unveiling a golden Arc de Trump, a parody of the Arc de Triomphe, topped with his own figure and cherubs, while ignoring flying papers labeled with crises like ICE crisis, Ukraine quagmire, Strait of Hormuz quagmire, and cost of living crisis. The monument includes busts of Don Jr, Ivanka, MAGA, and Jared, emphasizing Trump\'s priorities on vanity over urgent matters. A hand unveils blueprints for Donald J. Trump Arc de Victoire, highlighting the satire on legacy obsession amid global quagmires. The dry humor underscores how such self-focus distracts from real-world affordability and international issues, a common theme in editorial cartoons critiquing political figures.
John Darkow's cartoon twists the March Madness tournament bracket into a lineup of global headaches, from gas prices spiking due to Strait of Hormuz tensions and Venezuela instability, to ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Measles outbreaks and climate change join the fray, alongside Cuba relations, Epstein files, ICE policies, and long TSA lines. The scene shows a couple at a table, with the man fretting that it's not just March Madness to worry about—April Anger and May Mayhem loom. A potted daisy and a striped cat add a touch of domestic normalcy to the absurd bracket of woes. This piece captures the relentless parade of news cycle disasters, using at least six tags like March Madness, Strait of Hormuz, Venezuela, measles, gas prices, and Gaza.
In a biting political cartoon, a smirking croupier oversees a prediction market table shaped like Iran, complete with explosion graphics, where punters can wager on war duration options ranging from 14 days to 5 years. This satirical take skewers the commodification of geopolitical betting, turning grave matters like Iran war into casino-style gambles. By blending elements of gambling on war with Middle East conflict, the artwork highlights the absurdity of prediction markets applied to real-world crises, offering humorous yet insightful commentary on how society speculates on political humor and potential catastrophes. The irreverent style underscores the folly of treating war length wager as just another market fluctuation.
Two men discuss Trump's aluminum tariff at a pool table surrounded by Burp Beer cans and a dripping MAGA cap. The scene highlights rising costs from trade duties on aluminum and steel affecting everyday items like beer. Publication occurs during renewed focus on tariffs targeting Canada and Mexico.
The August 2025 cartoon by Dave Whamond depicts Donald Trump misunderstanding trade deficits by comparing them to an unpaid credit card bill. Trump complains that companies have been ripping the US off for years and none have bought anything from him. The scene uses a domestic table setting to highlight the former president's focus on imports over balanced trade metrics like exports of goods and services.
On February 3 2025 a cartoon depicts President Trump accusing China of stealing intellectual property during a negotiation. The Chinese representative responds by claiming credit for the wheel and demanding royalties from US car makers. The scene captures ongoing tensions over trade practices and historical claims.
The cartoon depicts Russian President Vladimir Putin seated at a long table with a senior general. A paper covered in squiggles lies before them. The general asks whether they should tell the truth while Putin replies that the general should go first. Published on September 12 2022 the image responds to Ukrainian advances in the Kharkiv region and retreats in Donbas. The scene captures the reluctance of Russian leadership to confront military setbacks directly.
