Migration flows continue to test Spain's southern border with North Africa, drawing renewed attention to EU external frontier management. Large numbers of arrivals have prompted Spanish authorities to reinforce controls while Brussels debates shared responsibility among member states. The situation highlights ongoing tensions between humanitarian obligations and national security priorities. The editorial argues that unchecked inflows risk undermining Spain's sovereignty and the stability of the Schengen area.
A sketched dog sits on its haunches and stretches one paw toward a tall cup resting on a low pedestal. The cup carries bold labels reading POW, BANG and BOOM along with starburst graphics. Large capital letters at the bottom of the frame spell out FOR DOG'S SAKE. The drawing appears on a plain white background with minimal shading and loose line work typical of daily comic strips.
On June 19 2026 Joe Heller depicts Uncle Sam at a green-tinted reflection pool remarking on the color since reopening. In the facing panel a figure labeled Iran echoes the line while displaying a Strait of Hormuz reopen sign and a 300 billion dollar fund bag. The split composition ties the US visual gag to Iran's recent move on the vital waterway and associated financial package.
On the 2026 publication date the image shows Elon Musk on a Mars like surface beside a SpaceX labeled rocket. Emaciated figures reach for bread he holds while others lie amid bones and a pile of potatoes rests near a pitchfork.
The image is a two-panel cartoon labeled yesterday and today. Yesterday panel has Trump kneeling while tapping a device and a speech bubble stating peace in Iran is at hand. Today panel shows Trump in a helmet labeled DJT holding an object aloft with the word attack in large letters and medals reading bone spurs and peace medal visible on clothing.
The cartoon illustrates a massive gas pump designed as an arch, prominently labeled 'The Arch de Trump,' with prices listed for regular at 4.25 per gallon, plus at 4.59, and super at 4.89, alongside octane ratings of 87, 89, and 91. A car drives through the arch, set against a backdrop of the Washington Monument and another structure resembling the Lincoln Memorial. A speech bubble comments, 'At least it really captures his lasting legacy...' This setup parodies monumental architecture, tying into themes of trump, gas prices, inflation, vanity, and Washington. The image uses dry humor to highlight economic elements without depicting any figures, focusing solely on the structure and text for its satirical punch. Tags like Middle East, Iran, and oil underscore the visible high prices, while the arch form evokes famous landmarks.
The cartoon shows a gas pump price board with supreme plus at 2.279 per gallon and 94 octane, supreme at 2.249 with 91 octane, and regular at 2.009 with 87 octane. Next to it sits an ATM labeled to increase credit limit here, poking at high gas prices and the economy's push toward more credit. Tags like gas, prices, cost, economy, credit, and pump underline the visual joke on affording fuel through debt. This setup captures the frustration with rising fuel costs without words, relying on the absurdity of blending a gas pump with credit services. Cartoonists often use such direct imagery to comment on everyday economic strains.
The cartoon shows a baby shower cake labeled Born in the USA with a teddy bear wearing a USA cap and a sign asking Citizen or Alien. A second bear clutches a book titled Deportation. The scene plays on ongoing debates over birthright citizenship and immigration enforcement in early 2026.
Dave Whamond's political cartoon depicts a group of military officials in a war room, gathered around a map with toy ships, discussing a chain of distractions starting from attacking Cuba to cover needless attacks on Iran, which distracted from Venezuela, looping back to Epstein Island. The scene captures the absurdity with one figure pointing at the map and another expressing confusion over 'needlessly attacking.' This satirical illustration uses dry humor to comment on convoluted military strategies and political diversions, incorporating elements like crossed-out 'War' sign replaced by 'Military Operation Room' for added irony. Tags like political satire, war distractions, foreign policy cartoon, Epstein Island reference, military humor, and endless distraction chain emphasize the cartoon's sharp critique.
Rick McKee's cartoon depicts a dimly lit museum where a striped-shirted thief, masked and wielding a hammer, targets a display case with a red gas can marked 'GAS,' overlooking iconic pieces like the Mona Lisa portrait, Venus de Milo statue, a large diamond, Van Gogh-style sunflowers painting, abstract Mondrian-like art, and smaller framed works. An 'EXIT' sign glows above, and a 'no' symbol sign hangs nearby. The scene uses tags such as Trump, war, Iran, gas prices, oil, museum to comment on how escalating fuel costs make gasoline more valuable than cultural treasures, blending humor with commentary on energy crises.
Rick McKee's cartoon captures a domestic scene where a young girl excitedly lists her Valentines from Billy, Tommy, and a rich old man whose name the DOJ conceals, tying into tags like Epstein, Trump, Bondi, DOJ, Kash Patel, FBI. The image, set in a kitchen with cards and a pink bag labeled 'Sue's Valen Times,' uses humor to poke at ongoing scandals in criminal justice and domestic policy. Hearts and exclamations add a light touch to the heavy undertones of secrecy in GOP and Republicans circles, even touching on stocks and economy implications. This piece blends holiday cheer with pointed satire on hidden truths.
The cartoon depicts two children observing a snowman dressed as an ICE agent complete with helmet, vest, mask and firearm. One child remarks that blood and a bigger gun would improve authenticity. A second snowman lies toppled in the foreground. The scene uses winter play to comment on immigration enforcement imagery.
Donald Trump sits across from Xi Jinping at a negotiation table marked by US and China flags. Trump holds up a book whose cover reads The Art of Wrecking a Relationship Then Selling the Fix as a Deal. The scene captures an exchange focused on bilateral ties between the two nations on November 2 2025.
