slush
Aug
9
2026
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General amid Republican internal debate over his ties to Donald Trump and refusal to release Epstein files. The confirmation highlighted limits on congressional oversight of the executive branch. The cartoon frames the process as inevitable acceptance despite earlier objections.
Aug
4
2026
Todd Blanche told a congressional panel the slush fund is dead, comparing it directly to Mitch McConnell. The declaration prompted immediate confusion from other members about whether the fund remains active. The exchange highlights ongoing disputes over fund management and transparency in Congress. The piece presents the statement as creating more questions than clarity among colleagues.
A proposal for compensation to January 6 defendants has drawn sharp criticism from opponents who view it as rewarding those convicted of attacking the Capitol and police. The editorial cartoon portrays the idea as a presidential slush fund for rioters, highlighting the perceived absurdity of compensating participants in the 2021 events.
Jun
1
2026
May
24
2026
The image shows an elephant character in a suit next to a lost and found counter where a man holds a spine and a sign reads lost and found. Two speech bubbles contain text about retiring and finding a voice along with genitals.
