USPS Controversy - Page 2

USPS wouldn't deliver ballots in states that refuse to fork over mail-in voter info under proposed rule

June 25, 2026

USPS wouldn't deliver ballots in states that refuse to fork over mail-in voter info under proposed rule

Postmaster General David Steiner says USPS would not mail ballots from states that refuse to share absentee voter list with the federal government.

DHS approves plan to verify voter citizenship, monitor mail ballots as Trump push intensifies

June 8, 2026

DHS approves plan to verify voter citizenship, monitor mail ballots as Trump push intensifies

DHS approves a plan to let states verify voter citizenship using federal immigration databases and monitor mail ballot flows for potential fraud.

USPS reveals shocking number of dog attacks on mail carriers, issues urgent warning to pet owners

June 5, 2026

USPS reveals shocking number of dog attacks on mail carriers, issues urgent warning to pet owners

Los Angeles led the nation in dog attacks on mail carriers last year with 70 incidents, as the United States Postal Service urges pet owners to leash dogs during deliveries.

Postal Service thrust into mail-in ballot fight as Trump order gets tied up in court

April 22, 2026

Postal Service thrust into mail-in ballot fight as Trump order gets tied up in court

Conservative group America First Legal urges USPS to carry out Trump's executive order on mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Postal Service can't be sued for intentionally not delivering mail, Supreme Court rules in 5-4 split

February 24, 2026

Postal Service can't be sued for intentionally not delivering mail, Supreme Court rules in 5-4 split

Supreme Court rules 5-4 that U.S. Postal Service cannot be sued for intentionally failing to deliver mail, citing federal sovereign immunity protections.

USPS postmark timing may change for some mail, shipping prices also set to rise

January 14, 2026

USPS postmark timing may change for some mail, shipping prices also set to rise

Postmark dates for mail sent through the USPS may no longer match when you mail items due to operational changes. Manual postmarks will still be available at retail locations for free.

USPS returns hundreds of troop care packages as charity turns to Trump for 'Christmas miracle'

December 10, 2025

USPS returns hundreds of troop care packages as charity turns to Trump for 'Christmas miracle'

Nonprofit Boxes to Boots asks President Trump to help after USPS returned 800+ Christmas packages meant for deployed troops, leaving families without support.

USPS worker found dead inside mailing machine in Michigan: 'Deeply saddened by the loss'

November 11, 2025

USPS worker found dead inside mailing machine in Michigan: 'Deeply saddened by the loss'

A USPS maintenance worker died in in mail handling machine at a facility in Michigan, and police are calling the man's death an "accident."

The 78 cent opinion: Why stamp prices surge while mail volume plummets

August 8, 2025

The 78 cent opinion: Why stamp prices surge while mail volume plummets

USPS posted a $6.5 billion loss in 2023 while raising stamp prices from 55 to 78 cents since 2020, even as first-class mail volume drops over 50% since 2001.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stepping down amid US Postal Service financial turmoil

February 18, 2025

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stepping down amid US Postal Service financial turmoil

The U.S. Postal Service on Tuesday said that Postmaster General Louis DeJoy will be stepping down and that a successor will be named following a search.