Nation Jul 26 USPS navigates financial challenges as it celebrates 250 years of service By Lisa Desjardins, Satvi Sunkara, Claire Mufson, Maea Lenei Buhre
Politics Feb 21 WATCH: Trump discusses USPS plans after Howard Lutnick sworn in as commerce secretary President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive branch takeover of the agency, which has operated as an independent entity since 1970. By Maryclaire Dale, Associated Press
Nation Feb 21 Watch 7:18 The potential impact of a Trump takeover of USPS President Trump reportedly plans to fire the board of the U.S. Postal Service and place the independent agency under the control of the Commerce Department, a move that could be the first step in privatizing the service. The White House… By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins
Politics Feb 05 Lifting a ban imposed a day earlier, US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages The Postal Service gave no reason for the reversal Wednesday, but said it would work with Customs and Border Protection to implement a collection process for the new China tariffs to avoid delivery disruptions. By Zen Soo, Associated Press
Nation Oct 19 Mail carriers and USPS reach tentative contract that includes raises and air-conditioned trucks Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated pay raises and a promise to provide workers with air-conditioned trucks. By David Sharp, Nick Perry, Associated Press
Oct 02 Watch 5:35 Postal workers union sounds alarm about USPS staffing, service and election preparedness By Geoff Bennett, Azhar Merchant 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… Continue watching
Sep 16 Postmaster general claims USPS is prepared for flood of mail-in ballots By David Sharp, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Jan 09 U.S. Postal Service touts performance during 2022 midterm elections By Associated Press The U.S. Postal Service says it delivered more than 54 million ballots during the midterm elections, with nearly 99 percent of ballots delivered to election officials within three days. Continue reading
Jun 06 WATCH: Jill Biden unveils postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan By Darlene Superville, Associated Press Jill Biden has helped unveil of a new U.S. postage stamp honoring Nancy Reagan, a predecessor as first lady. The Republican Reagan died in March 2016 at the age of 94. Continue reading
Apr 28 States demand more electric delivery vehicles from the U.S. Postal Service in new lawsuits By David Sharp, Associated Press California and 15 other states that want the U.S. Postal Service to buy electric-powered delivery vehicles are suing to halt purchases of thousands of gas-powered trucks. Continue reading