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The Republican Midterms Convention
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
Dolly Parton memorial features rhinestone stars and silhouettes paying tribute to her iconic style.
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
Dolly Parton passed away in 2026 at age 80. Fans and the public mourned the loss of the country music legend known for her rhinestone outfits and charitable work. The tribute highlights her enduring sparkle and cultural impact through a celestial memorial image. The piece positions her legacy as one of warmth, generosity, and unmistakable glamour that continues to shine.
Aug
11
2026
Political Eclipse+
POLITICAL ECLIPSE+ by Arend van Dam, politicalcartoons.com
A political figure represented by a green frowning face progressively covers a yellow smiling face across three labeled stages. The interaction illustrates one presence gaining dominance while diminishing the other. The piece comments on the dynamics of political competition and shifting influence between rivals.
Trump Pledges Focus on Little Guy Amid Giant ME Backdrop
TRUMP SPEECH ON LITTLE GUY BEFORE GIANT ME by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
Donald Trump has repeatedly positioned his administration as champion of ordinary Americans during public addresses. The claim comes amid ongoing debates over policy priorities and personal branding in the White House. The piece portrays the rhetoric as centered on the speaker rather than the public.
Putin Turns Missiles Into Rock Guitar Riffs Amid Ongoing Strikes
Marco DeAngelis, PoliticalCartoons.com
Russian President Vladimir Putin continues directing missile strikes in the Ukraine conflict, maintaining pressure on Kyiv through repeated aerial attacks. The imagery frames this sustained military campaign as a theatrical rock performance. The piece critiques the leader's embrace of destructive weaponry as spectacle rather than strategy.
THE END-STAGE CANCER
Marian Kamensky, Austria
Trudeau Channels Elvis at Eurovision to Pitch Trade Deals
Steve Nease, Freelance
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appears in an Elvis Presley costume on stage at the Eurovision Song Contest, holding a guitar painted with the Canadian flag. A speech bubble shows him saying thank you very much eh while an open guitar case on the floor bears a sign reading trade deals wanted anything helps. The top banner announces Canada joins Eurovision Song Contest for 2027. The cartoon by Steve Nease was published July 2 2026.
Capitulation in Iran Sets Stage for Midterms
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
Jun
10
2026
Trump and Infantino Clash Over 2026 World Cup Cash
FOOTBALL FOR ALL by Becs, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows Donald Trump holding a trophy marked Infantino as money flies around him. Text declares the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins, tying the scene to the tournament hosted by the US, Mexico and Canada.
World Cup Ball Dwarfs White House UFC Stage Setup
RJ Matson, Portland, ME
A massive soccer ball labeled for the 2026 FIFA World Cup rolls into the foreground and dwarfs the White House. A UFC Freedom 250 stage sits directly in front of the residence on the publication date when both events compete for attention.
250th Anniversary Celebration All About Trump
250TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ALL ABOUT TRUMP by Monte Wolverton, politicalcartoons.com
David Ellison Consolidates Media Power as Colbert Exits
Peter Kuper, PoliticalCartoons.com
David Ellison, son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison, transitions from acting flop in Flyboys to leading Skydance Media. By 2025 he acquires Paramount and influences CBS and CNN. The 2026 panel shows him aligned with Trump messaging as Stephen Colbert's show ends.
Graduates Cut Loose on Stage as Ceremony Unravels
MAIN CHARACTER SYNDROME AT GRADUATION by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows two graduates in blue caps and gowns dancing energetically on a stage during what appears to be a graduation ceremony. One waves a diploma overhead while the other kicks a leg high. Three seated graduates in the background display open-mouthed expressions. A man at a podium with a microphone stands to the right. Speech bubbles contain the lines Good Lord what have we done and Let it go. They are society's problem now. The background is a plain purple curtain and gray stage floor.
May
25
2026
Graduation Speaker Delivers Apology from Podium
GRADUATION APOLOGIES by Christopher Weyant, politicalcartoons.com
The image shows a graduation stage with red curtains and a speaker at the podium delivering an apology text to graduates whose caps are seen in the front rows. The scene includes a university seal on the podium and a signature in the upper right.
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.
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