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cartoon carousel Every week, political cartoonists from across the country and across the political spectrum apply their inky skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies, and other shocking events in the world of politics. The fruits of this labor are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and infuriate readers of all political persuasions. Here's a deal on the best of this week's crop, fresh from the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker. By POLITICAL STAFF 06/09/2023 04:30am EDT

Ben Terris writes about Matt Schlapp (pictured), Chairman of the American Conservative Union, among others. | Jose Luis Magana/AP Photo Ben Terris is a staff writer for The Washington Post, where he has carved out a unique role: reporting on what he calls "the weird beat." While Ben's colleagues focus on what's happening on the main stage of politics, he keeps an eye on the freak show that happens out of sight. This week, Ben released his highly anticipated book "The Big Break: The Gamblers, Party Animals, and True Believers Trying to Win in Washington While America Loses Its Mind."

Before a speech Monday from the Texas border town of Eagle Pass, the Florida governor viewed the southern border from a helicopter with a Fox News reporter and then criticized the porous nature of Trump's wall. “I was in Arizona the other day. You have like a wall, then it just stops,” he said, warning that the structure allows illegal entry for members of the Mexican drug cartels, who can “cut through the really fortified steel beams.” “If someone were to break into your house to do something bad, you would respond forcefully. However, why don't we do that on…

“While we understand that communication can sometimes be difficult, we believe that communication is necessary,” Garvey continued, adding that he was “disappointed” when he did not receive an apology for the slight. A representative for DeSantis's campaign did not return messages. The campaign moved the fundraiser to a more private location after Democratic groups planned to protest the event, according to a person familiar with the event. The original site is part of Republican Rep. Mike Lawler's 17th congressional district, which is a key target for Democrats and their plan to recapture the House in 2024. Lawler, like the majority…