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Ongoing Ukraine and Middle East wars fuel World War III worries
Arcadio Esquivel, Costa Rica
Persistent fighting in Ukraine and the Middle East continues to dominate global attention in September 2026, with no clear end in sight for either theater. The conflicts involve Russia against Ukraine and multiple fronts in the Middle East, raising concerns about wider involvement. Viewers and analysts alike question whether these regional wars risk drawing in additional powers and spiraling into a larger confrontation. The cartoon captures everyday public anxiety over the duration and potential expansion of these wars rather than their origins.
Trump and Natalie Harp Kissing Rumors Dominate August Morning News
TRUMP AND NATALIE HARP KISSING SPECULATION by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Speculation about Donald Trump and Natalie Harp sharing a kiss surfaced on morning television in August 2026. The story gained traction during a traditionally slow news period. The cartoon portrays the coverage as trivial gossip that passes for reporting when substantive events are scarce.
Lloyd Robertson's Passing Adds to String of Losses
Steve Nease, Freelance
Canadian broadcasting icon Lloyd Robertson died in 2026 at age 92 after a long career as a news anchor. The announcement prompted widespread reflection on a year filled with notable passings and challenges. The editorial takes the position that such losses underscore the cumulative weight of difficult events.
Prediction Markets Weigh Trump Midterm Interference Risks
PREDICTION MARKET ON TRUMP MIDTERM MEDDLING by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
A woman seated with a prediction market tablet watches Donald Trump on television in this July 9 2026 cartoon. Her speech bubble draws a parallel between potential midterm election interference and earlier involvement in World Cup soccer. The scene highlights ongoing public attention to betting markets and political developments ahead of the 2026 elections.
Jul
22
2025
PBS  Cuts
Harley Schwadron, CagleCartoons.com
May
19
2025
PBS cuts
PBS CUTS by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
Apr
15
2025
Trump vs PBS
TRUMP VS PBS by Dave Granlund, politicalcartoons.com
DOGE Waste Findings Fuel Taxpayer Fury in McCoy Cartoon
DOGE REVEALS TAXPAYER ANGER by Gary McCoy, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon shows a man seated on a couch with a coffee cup balanced on his head, glaring at a television screen displaying news about billions in taxpayer money. A woman standing nearby remarks that DOGE's uncovering of waste, fraud and abuse allows her to use the man's head to boil water. A second man stands behind them with a surprised expression. The scene responds to the Department of Government Efficiency's recent examinations of federal programs under the Trump administration in early 2025.
Jul
11
2024
Extreme Heat
EXTREME HEAT by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
PENNSYLVANIA Justice's heavy lift
PENNSYLVANIA JUSTICE'S HEAVY LIFT by John Cole, politicalcartoons.com
Jun
15
2020
News Fatigue
NEWS FATIGUE by Bob Englehart, politicalcartoons.com
Trump as TV doctor pushes conspiracy theories to loyal base
ADVICE FROM DOCTOR TRUMP by Dave Whamond, politicalcartoons.com
On June 8 2020 Donald Trump appeared on television offering medical advice that included references to conspiracy theories. The cartoon depicts the president in a lab coat labeled Dr. Trump extending a bottle marked conspiracy theories toward a crowd of supporters. The audience reaches for a piece of red meat while displaying signs for Faux News and MAGA. Speech bubbles from the screen urge viewers to try the remedy with little to lose. The scene reflects ongoing criticism of Trump statements on public health during the COVID-19 pandemic and his appeal to core voters ahead of the November election.
Mar
20
2017
Big Bird COLOR
BIG BIRD COLOR by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Mar
20
2017
Big Bird
BIG BIRD by Adam Zyglis, politicalcartoons.com
Aug
20
2015
Sesame Street
SESAME STREET by Joe Heller, politicalcartoons.com
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