Postal service
House Democrats Approve $25 Billion for USPS Ahead of Elections
House lawmakers on Saturday approved $25 billion for the United States Postal Service (USPS) in a rare "emergency" vote Saturday—drawing the ire of Republicans.
USPS Told Not to Reinstall Machines as Senate Demands Answers From DeJoy
The report arrived after Nancy Pelosi said the Postmater General's pause on operations is "wholly insufficient and does not reverse damage already wreaked."
Democratic Rep. Chains Himself to Mailbox: 'They're Not Getting This One'
"They're trying to tear apart our Postal Service piece by piece," Rep. Peter DeFazio said.
Most Americans Think Trump More Likely to 'Steal' Election Than Biden: Poll
"Trump and his handpicked Postmaster General ... are trying to sabotage the Postal Service, suppress the vote and undermine democracy," Senator Bernie Sanders told Newsweek.
WH Doubles Down on 'Voter Fraud' Claims: 'No Evidence There's Not, Either'
White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows on Sunday rebuked data showing "there's no evidence of widespread voter fraud," by simply flipping the burden of proof.
Trump Says 20 Percent of Mail-In Ballots Are Lost by Post Office
President Trump cited a case in Passaic County, New Jersey where 19 percent of votes were thrown out; however, it is unclear how many of those ballots were fradulent.
Taylor Swift Accuses Trump of Dismantling USPS to Remain in Office
The 'Folklore' singer encouraged her fans to request early ballots and vote.
Postal Service Warns States Mail in Ballots May Not Be Returned in Time
North Carolina, California, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Michigan have received letters from USPS warning that mail-in ballots may not be returned in time to be counted for the upcoming 2020 presidential election.
'The Daily Show' Compares Trump on USPS and Mail-in Voting to Bond Villain
The Comedy Central show's Twitter account shared a joke connecting Trump to Ernst Stavro Blofeld from 1967's "You Only Live Twice."
U.K. and Germany Have Privatized Postal Service, Would it Work in U.S.?
"People in the U.K. have seen the impacts of privatization and want it back into the hands of the public," Senator Bernie Sanders told Newsweek.
Tax Day 2020: Post Office Extended Opening Hours for Filing Tax Returns
Tax returns must be postmarked by the submission deadline in order for the IRS to consider them as filed on time.
Is There Mail on 4th of July? Services Available on Independence Day
All postal and courier services are expected to resume normal hours across the country from Monday.
Here Are Some Virtual Concerts to Stream Today
Erykah Badu, Ben Gibbard, Jeff Rosenstock, and more are livestreaming for fans in self-isolation
Postal Worker Shot in Back While Delivering Mail, $50,000 Reward Offered
Witnesses in the neighbourhood heard gunshots and rushed to assist the postal worker who told them he couldn't feel his legs.
Halloween Decoration Causes Mailman to Refuse Service
A postal service worker refused to deliver mail to a Long Island homeowner due to an offensive Halloween decoration.
Family of Dead Postal Worker Uncovers Thousands of Unsent Letters
The letters, which are more than a decade old, are being sent on with a label explaining the mail "was delayed."
Florida Man High on Drugs Carjacked Mail Truck, Tried to Run Down Deputies
Jesse Estep, 29, was arrested after he "intentionally swerved and drove the mail truck directly toward" deputies in Flagler County on June 8, the sheriff's office said.
Boy Sends Letter to Dad 'In Heaven'. Gets Reply
Jase Hyndman and his sister have written a letter every year to their father since he passed away in May 2014.
The Post Office Ain't Broken. It's in Profit, So Why 'Fix' It?
The past fiscal year yielded a $1.2 billion operating profit—the second $1 billion profitable year in succession.
Post Office Continues Sinking as the Band Plays On
Rural congressmen object to shuttering post offices. But cutting daily deliveries is a nonstarter.
The $5 Billion Loss-Making Post Office Needs a Reboot
Something must be done to avoid a collapse of USPS that would entail a costly taxpayer bailout.
Remember Snail Mail? What Was That All About?
The Postal Service is an expensive way of holding on to bad practices that were overtaken by technology years ago.
Shaking Up the Postal Service's Music Icon Series, It's Elvis!
The King will be commemorated with a 'Forever' stamp as a part of Elvis Week in August.
Do We Need a Postal Service?
The USPS is fast going bust. In the age of email and Skype, what exactly is it for?
Uncle Sam Should Get Out of the Postal Business
The post office monopoly should be privatized without delay.
Postal Service Photographs Every Piece of Mail in the U.S., Shares With Agencies That Request It
New York Times investigation reveals a growing and unchecked Postal Service surveillance program