5 drawn-out cartoons about the ongoing government shutdown

Artists take on government employee cosplay, which side blinks first, and more

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This cartoon is set outside the House of Representatives building where a sign that reads “Government Shutdown” is nearby on a stanchion. A group of four trick-or-treaters is checking out their candy haul. Three have lots of candy and are dressed as a Minion, a witch, and a ghost with a MAGA hat. The fourth is in a raincoat, tie, and carries a briefcase. He has no candy and the Minion says, “Maybe your federal government employee costume was a mistake?”

(Image credit: R.J. Matson / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon is titled “playing chicken.” It depicts a car with a license plate labeled “DEMS” about to crash into a cliff labeled “Government shutdown.” The driver says, “Don’t worry, they’ll blink first.” The passenger says, “That’s a wall.”

(Image credit: Michael Ramirez / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

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