Political Cartoons

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd What’s on the way? On October 23, 2026, shipping-data reporting identified the tanker AGIOI FANENDES as carrying approximately 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel toward New York. The vessel departed Russia’s Baltic port of Primorsk on October 22, 2026. It is Malta-flagged: “Russian diesel” describes the cargo’s origin, … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The connection behind the storefront Vivek Ramaswamy sought the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 before dropping out and backing Donald Trump. On February 24, 2025, Trump endorsed Ramaswamy’s campaign for Ohio governor. Their political relationship is real. The storefront and franchise agreement are not. More than an endorsement … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd What happened in Woodland? On October 20, 2026, Antonio Moreida was documenting federal immigration activity in Woodland, California, when an SUV driven by an ICE agent struck him, according to Woodland police. Moreida was taken to a hospital after the encounter, which was captured from multiple perspectives. The … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The original promise Theranos promised to transform blood testing using tiny samples collected through a finger prick. Trial evidence showed that its proprietary analyzer could not reliably perform the broad range of tests Elizabeth Holmes claimed, and the company relied heavily on conventional machines while misleading investors about … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The forecast he could redraw On September 4, 2019, Trump displayed a Hurricane Dorian forecast map with a black-marker addition extending the projected danger area into Alabama. The altered map followed his disputed warning that Alabama would likely be hit. The episode became known as “Sharpiegate.” This time, … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The lawsuit before the result On October 22, 2026, the Justice Department sued Alaska, seeking to block certification of its Senate election under specified circumstances if Republican incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses. The condition: Sullivan would have won if votes cast for another candidate, Daniel J. Sullivan, … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd On September 22, 2026, ProPublica reported that FBI agents had spent much of 2024 examining allegations involving former Navatek CEO Martin Kao, campaign contributions and Navy contracts promoted by Sen. Susan Collins’ office. According to the report, agents believed the information warranted seeking approval for a broader public-corruption … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The new case On October 23, 2026, the Justice Department announced charges against former FBI officials Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides. Prosecutors allege they made false statements to Congress in 2023 about their involvement in investigations concerning Hunter Biden. DOJ presents the prosecution as accountability for alleged misconduct, … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The United States and Israel began their war against Iran on February 28, 2026. In March, President Trump repeatedly described a conflict expected to last weeks. On March 31, when a reporter asked whether the United States would be done with the war soon, Trump answered: “I think … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The numbers On October 23, 2026, the University of Michigan reported that consumer sentiment stood at 48.0, compared with 48.1 in September and 53.6 a year earlier. The monthly change was negligible. The bigger story was how low confidence remained. What households are feeling The survey found that … Read more