President Donald Trump moved late Thursday to fire the three Democratic commissioners on the five-person Consumer Product Safety Commission, his administration’s latest test to the limits of presidential power over independent agencies. The move comes as the Supreme Court is expected to weigh…
Author: Bob Mery
Bob Mery
Bob Mery is a seasoned political cartoon artist, writer, and columnist known for blending sharp journalism with compelling visual storytelling. Since launching his career in 1993, Bob has used the power of cartoons to simplify and spotlight complex political moments, offering readers a unique lens into the world of government, society, and current events.His body of work spans major historical milestones including the 9/11 attacks, Covid-19 pandemic, and numerous U.S. political eras. Through his satirical illustrations and insightful commentary, Bob has earned a reputation for turning headlines into thought-provoking art.
ALCATRAZ ISLAND, Calif. — The barred cell doors are so rusted they can’t close. Century-old lead paint is peeling off the walls. Concrete is crumbling, and the old rec yard is caked in seagull guano. This is no longer a…
The U.S. labor market remained resilient in April, with employers adding 177,000 jobs, a solid showing despite ongoing economic uncertainty that has caused many employers to put hiring plans on hold. The unemployment rate held steady at 4.2 percent, near…
The past several weeks might have been tumultuous or even existential for a lot of U.S. businesses caught up in trade wars, but they’ve been pretty darn good for Starlink, the satellite company owned by Elon Musk. After years of regulatory…
The U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily blocked the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th-century wartime law. In a brief order, the court directed the Trump administration not to remove Venezuelans held in the Bluebonnet…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary “Easter truce” in the three-year conflict in Ukraine that will last until midnight Sunday. “On humanitarian grounds, today from 6 p.m. to midnight from Sunday to Monday, the Russian side announces an…
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner jet is a multinational concoction, made of parts from around the globe. Wings from Japan. Doors from France. Portions of the fuselage are built in Italy before they are shipped to the United States to be assembled…
Even when India was staring down the barrel of a 27 percent tariff on most of its exports to the United States, business executives and government officials saw an upside. India’s biggest economic rival, China, and its smaller competitors like…
President Trump’s rapidly escalating trade war with China has resulted in eye-watering tariffs on products exchanged between the countries and scrambled prospects for many global businesses that depend on the trade. And there is no end in sight. The Trump…
President Trump on Wednesday abruptly reversed course on steep global tariffs that have roiled markets, upset members of his own party and raised fears of a recession. Just hours after he put punishing levies into place on nearly 60 countries,…
