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August 31, 2026

Trump unites the Middle East, toilet paper turns to gold, and reality gets three maps

I Said I’d Bring the Middle East Together.

Iran asks the Gulf states to unite against the U.S. and Israel. Trump finds the silver lining.

Editorial cartoon showing Donald Trump celebrating after learning Iran is asking the Gulf states to unite against the United States and Israel, saying, “I said I’d bring the Middle East together.”


Not Again…

Trump’s tariffs reach the bathroom. Suddenly six squares of toilet paper qualify as a luxury item.

Editorial cartoon showing a woman rationing toilet paper because of Trump’s tariffs while her husband reluctantly enters the bathroom and says, “Not again…”


That’s Why I Announced It Now.

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at a 44-year low. Good thing the Venezuelan oil may arrive sometime during the next 25 years.

Editorial cartoon showing Donald Trump presenting Venezuelan oil as a gift for the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve while acknowledging it may arrive sometime during a 25-year oil deal.


Which Reality You’re In.

Lake Ontario has a new name. Or doesn’t. Apparently geography now depends on where you open the map.

Editorial cartoon showing Google and Apple Maps displaying different names for Lake Ontario, including “Lake America,” as an employee asks which map is real.


Counting.

Kristen Welker said Trump’s endorsements had “mixed results.” The FCC chairman would like to know exactly how punishable that is.

Editorial cartoon showing FCC Chairman Brendan Carr asking Donald Trump what he should punish Kristen Welker for after she said Trump’s endorsements had “mixed results,” while Trump replies, “Counting.”

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