Nation Jul 26 USPS navigates financial challenges as it celebrates 250 years of service By Lisa Desjardins, Satvi Sunkara, Claire Mufson, Maea Lenei Buhre
Nation Mar 14 USPS says it will work with DOGE on reform, including workforce cuts The USPS announced the plan during the final days of the Biden administration in January but at the time didn’t include the number of workers expected to leave. By Associated Press
Nation Oct 02 Watch 5:35 Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS staffing, service and election preparedness Postal workers are warning of what they call 'substandard performance' by the U.S. Postal Service. The American Postal Workers Union is calling for the public’s help in demanding improved staffing, better customer service and more opportunity for public input. It… By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant
Politics Sep 16 Postmaster general claims USPS is prepared for flood of mail-in ballots Postmaster General Louis DeJoy says he’ll work with state election officials to address concerns about mail-in ballots after they warned of persistent problems during the primary season. By David Sharp, Associated Press
Politics Sep 12 Watch 6:00 Election official explains concerns over USPS ability to handle mail-in voting Election officials from across the country say the U.S. postmaster general has not addressed persistent mail delivery delays and has not adequately prepared for the election. They say that could cause ballots to miss deadlines, lead to fewer people voting… By Geoff Bennett, Dan Knapp
Dec 24 Watch 4:31 During a tough year, viral video captures spontaneous moments of joy For many Americans, 2020 has been a long, difficult year. But this holiday season, one video is spreading joy and warming hearts for millions of its viewers. Stephanie Sy explains. Continue watching
Aug 22 House passes bill to reverse changes blamed for mail delays By Lisa Mascaro, Matthew Daly, Associated Press With heated debate over mail delays, the House approved legislation in a rare Saturday session that would reverse recent changes in U.S. Postal Service operations and send $25 billion to shore up the agency ahead of the November election. Continue reading
Aug 20 Thousands of chicks arrive dead to farmers amid USPS turmoil By Associated Press U.S. Rep. Chellie Pingree says at least 4,800 chicks shipped to Maine farmers through the U.S. Postal Service have arrived dead in the recent weeks since rapid cuts hit the federal mail carrier’s operations. Continue reading
Aug 16 House Dems summon postal leaders to hearing on mail delays By Aamer Madhani, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The Democratic-run House on Sunday demanded that leaders of the U.S. Postal Service testify at an emergency oversight hearing Aug. 24 on mail delays as concerns grow that the Trump White House is trying to undermine the agency during the… Continue reading
Apr 03 Watch 4:37 Analyzing Trump’s statements on Mexico, Amazon and Putin By PBS News Hour The U.S. military may soon be guarding the nation's border with Mexico. That's according to President Trump, who also warned he could tear up the North American Free Trade Agreement if the Mexican government doesn't cooperate. Lisa Desjardins joins Judy… Continue watching