The Supreme Court under Chief Justice John Roberts issued orders limiting former President Donald Trump's administration from advancing certain mail-in voting restrictions through the shadow docket. The rulings underscore the Court's role in checking executive actions on election procedures ahead of future contests. The cartoon portrays the Roberts Court maintaining firm oversight while depicting resistance from Trump-aligned efforts.
U.S. tariffs imposed on Canadian steel in 2025 triggered sharp declines in the domestic industry by 2026. The federal government responded with a $100 million shipping rebate. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre continued to focus attacks on the Liberal government rather than the trade shock. The cartoon argues this stance amounts to a repeated distraction from the core economic damage.
Osama Hajjaj draws an Iranian leader, resembling a cleric in black robes and turban, slouched in a chair with feet immersed in a blue basin labeled Hormuz Spa. Tiny ships float around his feet, evoking the Strait of Hormuz. A phone on his lap displays Trump with a green light, implying a call or alert. The scene captures dry satire on Iran-Trump relations, with the spa pun highlighting control over vital shipping lanes. Tags like Hormuz, Iran, Donald Trump, spa, and political cartoon underscore the humor in geopolitical friction.
The cartoon shows giant Donald Trump in suit and red tie, foot raised over tiny palace with Nicolas Maduro's face, Venezuelan flag, and palm tree. Simple lines emphasize size contrast in this Schot drawing from 2019.
