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Border checkpoint form asks football or soccer for World Cup entry
Patrick Chappatte, Le Temps, Switzerland
At a U.S. immigration checkpoint an applicant sweats over a form that forces a choice between football and soccer for World Cup purposes. An ICE officer stands ready nearby while another official watches from behind glass.
Jun
9
2026
60 Minutes logo meets an all-seeing eye
60 MINUTES by Milt Priggee, politicalcartoons.com
The June 2026 cartoon shows a massive eye formed around the 60 Minutes logo. A trail of dots extends from the pupil toward the right. Text at bottom right echoes the program's closing line while a website reference highlights screening concerns. The image questions the reach of the long-running CBS news program.
Ontario scrutiny: That's All Folks!
ONTARIO SCRUTINY: THAT'S ALL FOLKS! by Graeme MacKay, politicalcartoons.com
Trump and Bari Weiss Slice Apart Freedom of Speech Around CBS
CBS FREEDOM OF SPEECH TRUMP BARI WEISS by Ed Wexler, politicalcartoons.com
Arms from Trump and Bari Weiss cut the red words Freedom of Speech above three CBS circles with varying eye states. The left CBS eye is open, the middle is squinted, and the right is solid dark. The image responds to ongoing tensions over media coverage and press freedom involving CBS and public figures.
Supreme Court Weighs Birthright Citizenship as Justice Department Signals Alignment
BIRTHRIGHT CITIZENSHIP by Jimmy Margulies, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts the Supreme Court building with a speech bubble raising the question of birthright citizenship under the Fourteenth Amendment. On the right, a hooded figure wearing a Justice Department badge emerges to declare its point. The imagery draws direct parallels to white supremacist groups and Jim Crow practices amid ongoing policy debates.
Kristi Noem's Horse Says 'Hell No' to Sunset Ride in Savage Political Cartoon
THE FIRING OF KRISTI NOEM by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
This Jeff Koterba political cartoon skewers Kristi Noem, the South Dakota governor embroiled in GOP scandal over her infamous dog-killing anecdote. Depicted as a cowgirl on a horse labeled 'NOEM,' the steed profanely refuses to 'take you into the sunset,' symbolizing the abrupt halt to her rising star in conservative politics, particularly her dashed hopes as a Trump VP pick. The humorous rejection underscores the backlash from animal cruelty revelations, blending satire with sharp commentary on Republican controversy and election humor. Viral potential lies in its irreverent take on political downfall, making it a shareable gem in American politics discourse.
Jan
16
2026
Kristi Noem Applauds Ideal ICE Agent Figure
by Randall Enos, politicalcartoons.com
On January 16 2026 Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary is shown praising a massive violent ICE agent. The cartoon highlights concerns over untrained agents and brutality in enforcement actions.
Jan
12
2026
Trump Crowned as King in Satirical Attack on Foreign Policy
TRUMP AS KING by Sean Delonas, politicalcartoons.com
Sean Delonas captures Donald Trump as a rotund king lounging on a throne in a dimly lit castle hall, complete with a bishop crowning him with a glowing crown and a scepter in hand. Surrounded by medieval figures like guards, a jester, and courtiers, Trump faces a modern reporter wielding a microphone and notes, demanding to know what gives him the right to just attack other nations. The cartoon blends historical pomp with contemporary critique, tagging into Trump, wars, Iran, Venezuela, press, king, media, counterterrorism, military, policy, and president themes. The dry humor underscores the absurdity of unchecked power, with the artist's signature style emphasizing exaggerated features and satirical edge.
Dec
22
2025
Trump Portrayed as Big Brother Monitoring CBS
Rick McKee, CagleCartoons.com
The illustration depicts Donald Trump with an exaggerated head and a single large eye, styled after the Big Brother figure from George Orwell's 1984. Bold text at the bottom declares Big Brother is watching CBS. The December 2025 piece appears amid ongoing tensions between the president-elect and major media outlets including CBS News and its 60 Minutes program.
60 Minutes rebranded as Spin-Its with Trump lies filling the dial
Jonathan Brown, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Donald Trump inside a stopwatch rebranded from 60 Minutes to Spin-Its. Repeated LIE text surrounds the dial. The image criticizes the news program for soft coverage rather than hard-hitting questions during a recent interview.
Oct
27
2025
NBA Commissioner Silver Disturbed by Gambling Scandal While DraftKings Sponsors Broadcast
NBA GAMBLING SCANDAL by John Darkow, politicalcartoons.com
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver appears at a broadcast desk expressing deep disturbance over a gambling scandal. A second speech bubble immediately reveals that the segment is sponsored by DraftKings. The image highlights the tension between official condemnation and commercial partnerships in professional basketball.
ICE Agent Pleads for End to Hate Speech Amid Targeted Attacks
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
An ICE agent appears with multiple paper targets affixed to his back and legs while holding a rifle. The figure speaks out against hate speech directed at immigration enforcement. The image responds to ongoing debates over sanctuary policies and reported incidents involving agents in 2025.
Musk DOGE Cuts Leave National Weather Service Submerged in Texas Floods
TEXAS TRAGEDY AND DOGE by Jeff Koterba, politicalcartoons.com
The cartoon depicts Elon Musk atop a partially submerged National Weather Service sign while wielding a chainsaw labeled DOGE. Heavy rain falls across a flooded Texas landscape with damaged homes and trees. The image responds to recent flooding events and proposed reductions to NOAA and weather services under the Department of Government Efficiency initiative. Musk's role in DOGE places him at the center of debates over federal spending cuts. The visual links agency reductions directly to diminished forecasting capacity during the Texas tragedy.
Courts Bash Trump Repost
Daryl Cagle, CagleCartoons.com
This political cartoon humorously depicts Donald Trump running from the justice system, represented by a large gavel. The illustration uses satire to comment on Trump's legal battles, emphasizing the power of the judicial system over political figures. Through this visual metaphor, the cartoonist critiques the ongoing legal scrutiny faced by Trump, blending political commentary with humor.
Feb
20
2025
DOGE Efficiency Drive Draws Graveyard Complaints Over Benefits and Rights
Dick Wright, PoliticalCartoons.com
The cartoon by Dick Wright depicts a cemetery where tombstones complain about DOGE cutting social security benefits and questions voting rights. It responds to the 2025 launch of the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk to reduce federal waste and spending under the Trump administration.
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