Politics Jun 24 WATCH: Under proposed rule, USPS won't deliver mail ballots to states that don't provide voter rolls, postmaster general says By Dan Cooney
Politics Jun 24 Watch 5:19 How the Trump administration is trying to reshape how elections are run The Trump administration has made multiple efforts to reshape how elections are run with just months before the midterms. The debate over election security has led to tension between the White House and election administrators as the president falsely claims… By Liz Landers, Ali Schmitz
Nation Jan 05 How this new mail rule could affect your ballot, your tax return and more The rule, which went into effect on Christmas Eve, defines the meaning of a postmark, the date printed or stamped on most mailed items. By Tim McPhillips
Nation Jul 26 Watch 5:30 USPS navigates financial challenges as it celebrates 250 years of service One of the oldest institutions in our young country, the U.S. Postal Service turned 250 on Saturday. The agency is deeply intertwined with the nation’s history and has been critical to its growth, but with annual net losses nearing $10… 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
Feb 21 Watch 7:18 The potential impact of a Trump takeover of USPS By Geoff Bennett, Jackson Hudgins 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… Continue watching
Feb 05 Lifting a ban imposed a day earlier, US Postal Service flip-flops on Hong Kong-China packages By Zen Soo, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 19 Mail carriers and USPS reach tentative contract that includes raises and air-conditioned trucks By David Sharp, Nick Perry, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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