Families planning summer getaways face steep increases in gas, food, and hotel costs that disrupt long weekend plans. The piece highlights how these expenses push households toward simpler backyard alternatives while underscoring the persistent strain inflation places on everyday leisure.
Kash Patel appears atop an FBI jet in the July 2026 image. The figure holds a bottle in one raised hand. A speech bubble attributes a statement about government jet travel being the cheapest option. Text at the top identifies Patel as a part-time FBI chief and concert goer. The jet displays FBI markings on its side. Bottom text includes the artist credit.
Jeff Koterba's cartoon shows a NASA astronaut brushing away moon dust from a 'Lunar Log' clipboard that lists Apollo 17 from 1972 and the upcoming Artemis 2 mission. The image evokes hopeful and inspirational vibes about space travel and lunar exploration, with the moon glowing in the background amid a starry sky. Tags like NASA, moon, Artemis, Apollo, space travel, and science highlight the theme of dusting off old logs for new journeys in the solar system. The composition suggests a fresh start in exploration, blending nostalgia with future aspirations in a straightforward, illustrative style.
Jeff Koterba's cartoon shows a massive, angry dragon emblazoned with 'China' hovering threateningly over a chaotic roller coaster track. Below, a wide-eyed figure resembling Biden, topped with a stars-and-stripes hat, grips a cart labeled 'China Policy' as it dives steeply downward. The image captures the ups and downs of US foreign relations, with loops and drops symbolizing unpredictable diplomacy. Tags like Taiwan, Pelosi, and White House underscore the context of recent events, while the dragon represents Xi Jinping's influence. This straightforward satire nails the thrill-ride nature of Biden's approach, blending humor with pointed commentary on international tensions.
