Political cartoons for August 26

Today’s political cartoons include Dolly Parton, $40 trillion in debt, and more

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This cartoon is titled "Dolly Parton: Life of Many Colors 1946-2026" and depicts a multi-colored jacket with many patches. The patches read, "Singer, Songwriter, Book Publisher, Music Icon, Vaccine Ally, Entrepreneur, Businesswoman, Wife, Actress, Philanthropist, Literacy Promoter, Women's Advocate, National Treasure, LGBTQ+ Supporter, Theme Park Owner, All-Around Good Person, TV Producer."

(Image credit: Joe Heller / Copyright 2026 Hellertoon.com)

A homeless person sleeps on a park bench under a newspaper in Washington DC. The headline on the newspaper reads, "Trump Announces 'Economic D-Day on Iran'".

(Image credit: John Deering / Copyright 2026 Creators Syndicate)

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