Political Cartoons

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The lawsuit On October 22, 2026, the Justice Department sued Alaska, seeking to block certification of a Democratic Senate victory over Republican incumbent Dan Sullivan while a second candidate with a similar name remained on the ballot. DOJ says its intervention is intended to protect election integrity. The … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd During her first U.S. Senate campaign in 1996, Susan Collins pledged to serve only two terms. In a televised debate, she said: “I have pledged that if I’m elected, I will only serve two terms.” That meant twelve years, not an open-ended stay in Washington. On February 10, … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd On October 20, 2026, Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign confirmed it produced an attack ad featuring the estranged mother of Amy Acton, his Democratic opponent in Ohio’s governor’s race. The campaign announced plans to spend $4 million promoting it. Acton has publicly described childhood abuse and neglect, and the ad … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd On October 22, 2026, the Justice Department sued Alaska election officials before voters had chosen a winner in the state’s closely contested U.S. Senate race. The lawsuit asks a federal court to prevent certification if Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan loses and votes cast for another candidate, Daniel … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd On September 22, 2026, ProPublica reported that FBI agents had sought approval in late 2024 for a broader public-corruption investigation involving former defense contractor CEO Martin Kao’s allegations about campaign contributions and federal contracts. Kao had pleaded guilty to illegal campaign contributions and fraud, was seeking leniency and … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd The Fog of Privatized Modern Warfare On October 13, 2026, Ukrainian forces lost critical access to parts of the satellite network supporting battlefield communications and drone operations. Ukraine said the speed restrictions disrupted missions, including efforts to intercept Russian attacks. The explanations have not aligned. On October 14, … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd On October 15, 2026, the Justice Department sued California, seeking to prevent the counting of mail ballots connected to more than 20,000 people federal agencies characterized as likely noncitizens until their citizenship could be verified. California disputes that characterization, and the voters’ eligibility had not been decided by … Read more

A Little Context Footnotes to the Absurd On October 23, 2026, ship-tracking data showed a tanker carrying 40,000 metric tons of Russian diesel from Primorsk, Russia, bound for New York. It is expected to arrive on 11/07, four days after the midterm elections, and would be the first Russian petroleum-product shipment imported by the United … Read more

On March 2, 2026, President Trump said of the Iran war, “I always thought it would be four weeks. And we’re a little ahead of schedule.” He also acknowledged that the fighting could continue longer. CNN interview By October 23, 2026, the conflict had reached its eighth month. Renewed regional attacks, threats to shipping near … Read more

A Little ContextFootnotes to the Absurd At an October 19 Kansas rally, Trump claimed Roger Marshall was legally required to pursue patients over unpaid medical bills. CNN’s fact-check found no law required Dr. Marshall to sue his patients and noted that hardship waivers are permitted in qualifying circumstances. The cartoon targets the transformation of a … Read more