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House Democrats push forward with $25B Post Office bill, GOP dismisses rare Saturday vote as a 'joke'

August 22, 2020

House Democrats push forward with $25B Post Office bill, GOP dismisses rare Saturday vote as a 'joke'

The House of Representatives kicked off heated debate Saturday morning over a $25 billion funding bill for the United States Postal Service (USPS) that Democrats say is needed to prevent President Trump from trying to "destroy" the Post Office before the 2020 mail-in election, while Republicans dismissed this "conspiracy theory" and blasted Democrats for staging a purely political vote between two presidential conventions.

Dems hit House Republican for denying USPS delays

August 21, 2020

Dems hit House Republican for denying USPS delays

The Ranking Member of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, Rep. James Comer, R-Ky., testified in front of the House Rules Committee Friday that there have been “no delays” occurring throughout the U.S. Postal Service despite reports of problems -- provoking criticism from Democrats.

Sen. James Lankford: The 2020 Election won't destroy the Post Office

August 21, 2020

Sen. James Lankford: The 2020 Election won't destroy the Post Office

Remember when institutions like the Post Office were non-partisan?

Trump goes on tear against mail-in ballots, claims Pelosi could become president if election contested

August 21, 2020

Trump goes on tear against mail-in ballots, claims Pelosi could become president if election contested

President Trump went on a tear against mail-in ballots Friday and claimed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi could become president if the presidential election is contested.

6 states sue USPS saying changes have harmed ability to conduct 'free and fair elections'

August 21, 2020

6 states sue USPS saying changes have harmed ability to conduct 'free and fair elections'

Six states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Friday against new Postmaster General Louis DeJoy and the United States Postal Service alleging new "unlawful" mail policy changes have affected their ability to conduct "free and fair elections."

Sen. Carper yells expletives at DeJoy hearing when there's trouble with his video feed

August 21, 2020

Sen. Carper yells expletives at DeJoy hearing when there's trouble with his video feed

Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., unleashed a trio of expletives at a high-profile Senate hearing Friday before questioning Postmaster General Louis DeJoy about mail delivery slowdowns.

Louis DeJoy: What to know about the postmaster general

August 21, 2020

Louis DeJoy: What to know about the postmaster general

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy testified before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Friday, aiming to reassure Democrats and Americans who are concerned that the U.S. Postal Service may not be able to deliver their mail-in ballots in time for the presidential election.

‘The Postman’ star Kevin Costner reacts to Trump’s USPS controversy: ‘Criminal’

August 21, 2020

‘The Postman’ star Kevin Costner reacts to Trump’s USPS controversy: ‘Criminal’

Kevin Costner didn’t hold back on his thoughts about President Trump’s “criminal” meddling with the USPS in a recent interview.

Postmaster general, in Senate hearing, aims to calm fears of mail-in ballots being delivered late

August 21, 2020

Postmaster general, in Senate hearing, aims to calm fears of mail-in ballots being delivered late

Senate Democrats hammered the U.S. postmaster general Friday over mail-in balloting concerns in a contentious hearing that included one lawmaker's profane outburst over a glitch in his remote video connection.

Rep. James Comer: Why Dems' USPS controversy is a manufactured distraction

August 21, 2020

Rep. James Comer: Why Dems' USPS controversy is a manufactured distraction

Despite the Democrats’ scare tactics and misinformation, Americans can have confidence that their vote counts regardless of whether they vote in person or by mail in the 2020 election.