Political cartoons for July 16

Thursday's political cartoons include print newspapers, a puppet performance, and the wealth gap in proportion

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An elderly wife and husband sit in their respective chairs. The man reads a book and the woman reads a newspaper with a headline of “Mitch McConnell says he’s not dead yet.” The woman says, “When print newspapers are gone, what will members of Congress hold up in photos to prove they’re still alive?”

(Image credit: Rick McKee / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

A Todd Blanche puppet testifies before the Senate and says, “I operate at arm’s length from the president.” Meanwhile, Donald Trump is under the desk with his hand operating the puppet.

(Image credit: Michael de Adder / Copyright 2026 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

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