U.S. Postal Service

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.

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.

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…

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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…

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.

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,…

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Pelosi says postmaster general has no plans to restore mail cuts despite public outcry

By Lisa Mascaro, Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says President Donald Trump's postmaster general has no intention of restoring mail equipment or paying overtime hours he cut despite public outcry the changes are undermining service before Election Day.

Ballot drop boxes seen as a way to bypass the post office

By Astrid Galvan, Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press

Such boxes have been used with success for several years in states like Oregon, Washington and Colorado that rely overwhelmingly or entirely on ballots that have to be sent in.

Amid outcry, postmaster general to testify before House

By Matthew Daly, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The Postal Service said it has stopped removing mailboxes and mail-sorting machines amid an outcry from lawmakers, and President Donald Trump denied he was slowing service.

Lawsuit against Trump, postal chief seeks proper funding

By Associated Press

Several individuals including candidates for public office sued President Donald Trump and the U.S. Postal Service and its new postmaster general in New York on Monday to ensure adequate funding for postal operations.