Today's political cartoons - May 6, 2025

Tuesday's cartoons - rare earth minerals, rising prices, and more

This cartoon depicts a panda, wearing a military uniform with a red star on its arm, smoking a giant cigar labeled "RARE EARTHS." The panda blows smoke toward Uncle Sam and man who personifies the planet with an Earth-shaped head. Uncle Sam and Earth recoil with pained expressions.

(Image credit: Daryl Cagle / Copyright 2025 Cagle Cartoons, Inc.)

This cartoon depicts a silhouette of a person with an umbrella walking across a giant barcode. Above the barcode, the word "TARIFFS..." is written. Below the barcode, the word "SHOPPERS" is partially visible on the person's bag.

(Image credit: Steve Breen / Copyright 2025 Creators Syndicate)

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