Political cartoonists across the country are once again turning their pens toward the week’s events, capturing the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and head-slapping moments that animate American politics.

Working across the political spectrum, these artists bring different perspectives to the same arena. Their cartoons offer readers a chance to see political life through images that can entertain, provoke and enrage, often in the space of a single frame.

The weekly output is substantial: Hundreds of cartoons emerge from artists throughout the country. A selection of the best from this week’s crop, picked from the Toonosphere and edited by Matt Wuerker, brings some of that work together for readers.

The selection reflects the range of reactions political cartoons can inspire. Readers of every political stripe may find something to laugh at, bristle over or reconsider. The art form’s appeal lies in its ability to turn political behavior and familiar public debates into a visual encounter.

For cartoonists, the week in politics supplies no shortage of material. Their ink-stained craft takes aim at moments that invite scrutiny or satire, giving readers a different way to engage with the political news.

Together, the cartoons offer a snapshot of how artists around the country are interpreting the political world. Their approaches and viewpoints may differ, but each contributes to a conversation that extends beyond headlines and party lines.