Sep 14 WATCH: House Oversight examines U.S. Postal Service and the mail-in voting process By Candice Norwood A House Oversight and Reform Committee panel held a hearing on Monday to examine the leadership of Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and whether it has affected the U.S. Postal Service and mail-in voting process for the 2020 election. Continue reading
Sep 09 Report from Senate Democrats says Postal Service changes delay prescription drugs By Matthew Daly, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press Delivery of mail-order prescription drugs was delayed significantly this summer after the new postmaster general ordered major changes in U.S. Postal Service operations. Continue reading
Sep 08 House to investigate possible campaign law violations by postmaster general By Associated Press House Democrats said Tuesday they will investigate whether Postmaster General Louis DeJoy encouraged employees at his former business to contribute to Republican candidates and then reimbursed them in the guise of bonuses. Continue reading
Aug 31 House to subpoena postmaster general over mail delays By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., the committee chairwoman, sent notice Monday in a memo, saying DeJoy blew past a deadline to fully respond to the committee's request for more information. Continue reading
Aug 25 New York wants court to declare mail disruptions unconstitutional By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Postmaster General Louis DeJoy recently announced that he was suspending new operational changes to mail service amid complaints that they had led to delivery slowdowns. Continue reading
Aug 24 WATCH: Postmaster general says Trump attacks on mail-in ballots 'not helpful' By Matthew Daly, Lisa Mascaro, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press DeJoy was testifying for a second day on Capitol Hill, facing tense questions from lawmakers over an uproar in mail delivery delays since he took the helm in mid-June. Continue reading
Aug 21 Watch 6:37 An election expert answers viewer questions about voting Recent policy changes at the United States Postal Service, combined with President Trump’s false claims that fraud mars the integrity of voting by mail, have raised concerns over voting during the pandemic this fall. How can Americans be sure their… Continue watching
Aug 21 WATCH: Postmaster says 'no idea' mailboxes, equipment being removed By Lisa Mascaro, Anthony Izaguirre, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press Facing public backlash, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is testifying that it's his "sacred duty" to ensure election mail delivery. A Senate committee is digging into service changes he made ahead of the November election, just as millions of Americans are… Continue reading
Aug 20 Embattled postal leader is a Trump donor with deep GOP ties By Anthony Izaguirre, Brian Slodysko, Associated Press A Republican megadonor with significant financial stakes in companies that compete with the post office, DeJoy's short tenure as postmaster general has been marred by controversial policies. Continue reading
Aug 19 Watch 6:56 Jeffries 'cautiously optimistic' USPS problems will be resolved Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York is the chairman of the Democratic Caucus and one of the youngest members of the party’s congressional leadership team. He joins Judy Woodruff to discuss how the Democratic National Convention has gone so far,… Continue watching