Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before a congressional committee and invoked his Fifth Amendment rights when questioned about past actions. The move halted further testimony on key issues. The editorial portrays the refusal as evasive amid ongoing scrutiny of public health decisions.
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.
A map of the West Bank is depicted in the shape of a skull with black voids for eyes and mouth. The image responds to persistent Israeli-Palestinian tensions over the territory. The editorial position frames the West Bank as a site of death and destruction under current control.
The cartoon depicts a large green fish inside a fishbowl with the water level significantly lowered. The fish bears the label N.C. POPULATION GROWTH across its body while the word DROUGHT appears in the remaining water. Heat lines rise from the bowl and a thought bubble reads UH-OH.... The image addresses rapid population increases in North Carolina occurring at the same time as drought conditions reduce water supplies. The visual places the population label directly on the fish to link growth with the shrinking habitat. Publication occurred on July 24 2026 during a period when state officials monitored reservoir levels and growth patterns in urban areas.
Details surrounding the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge were released and then mishandled in a public incident. The event highlights ongoing challenges in managing cross-border infrastructure agreements between the United States and Canada. The piece portrays the loss of sensitive information as an avoidable error by those responsible for the project.
Tensions over the Strait of Hormuz escalated in mid-2026 as shipping disruptions threatened global oil flows. Donald Trump faced renewed scrutiny for his approach to the region. The piece argues that U.S. leverage has been undermined by recent developments.
Todd Blanche testifies before a congressional committee that he operates at arm's length from the president. The image shows a cord running from Blanche directly to Donald Trump, who is crouched beneath the table clutching the line.
Joe Heller's cartoon depicts summer amusement park visitors losing personal items on rides while a final panel shows a wallet being consumed by a gas pump. The July 2026 image highlights the financial strain of high gas prices during peak vacation season. Riders on a roller coaster, water slide and log flume each shout about missing belongings. The visual ties everyday summer activities to broader economic pressures from energy costs.
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump entangled in red-and-white barriers stretching across the Strait of Hormuz. He holds a hammer in one hand while gesturing with the other and declares through a speech bubble that he wants to be straight with the viewer. A bearded figure in traditional attire observes from inside a red booth on the shore. A green sign identifies the waterway. The scene references ongoing tensions involving navigation rights and U.S.-Iran relations in the strategic chokepoint.
The image shows the Grim Reaper standing in a wooden boat on dark water, holding a pole and lantern, while addressing Senator Graham who kneels nearby. The speech bubble states that the senator's reputation precedes him. The scene uses a ferry motif with the senator in a blue suit and the hooded figure in tattered robes.
On July 13 2026 Donald Trump appears in a gray suit and red tie before a map of the Persian Gulf region. He points with a stick at the waterway between Iran UAE and Oman now labeled Strait of Trump. A speech bubble reads While we're at it. The image responds to ongoing executive actions on foreign geographic names and regional policy.
A man holds a sign protesting AI data centers taking land and resources. A Native American protester responds with skepticism. The July 2026 cartoon addresses growing conflicts between technology infrastructure and land use claims.
On July 10 2026 Jimmy Margulies depicts Donald Trump floating in an inflatable ring while confronting a large shark fin labeled Iran. The president issues a direct warning through a speech bubble asserting his identity and authority in the confrontation.
On July 9 2026 the cartoon shows the Statue of Liberty gazing at a reflecting pool filled with green murky water labeled Trump corruption. A banner above reads drain the swamp beside a small airplane. The figure wears an America 250 sash. The scene references ongoing political debates about government ethics and past campaign rhetoric during the America 250 period.
