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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 05/26/2023 04:30am EDT

Bernard has always defended his actions, telling the board on Thursday that he followed Indiana hospital policy and reporting requirements in notifying hospital social workers of child abuse, and that Ohio authorities were already investigating. the rape of the girl. Bernard's lawyers also said she did not release any identifying information about the girl that would violate privacy laws. The Indianapolis Star cited the girl's case in a July 1 article that sparked a national political uproar in the weeks after the US Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade last summer, enforcing an Ohio law that prohibited abortions after…

The United Arab Emirates has myriad interests with the US government, including arms procurement, and more than a dozen companies actively registered with the Department of Justice to represent government clients. Otaiba said his favorite event to host is an interfaith Iftar dinner during Ramadan with Christians, Jews, Sikhs, Buddhists and others. Former Trump Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, former Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.) and Special Olympics President Timothy Shriver they have all attended the event, which began before the pandemic. The dinner in late March drew a list of prominent Jewish leaders: Rep. Brad Schneider (D-Ill.), Biden's anti-Semitism envoy Deborah…

And that's all without you opening an official campaign committee account. DeSantis' financial advantage looms over the Republican field: Most of the contenders have cash balances orders of magnitude lower than his own. He far outstrips lower polling contenders like the pair of South Carolinians, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and the senator. Tim Scott. Even Trump-backing super PAC MAGA Inc. reported $55 million available by the end of 2022, a hefty sum, but far short of what's in the bank for DeSantis. The former president has also raised $18 million through his campaign since it launched in November. Also,…