USPS Controversy

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.

Virginia April 4, 2024

Audit of new Virginia USPS processing facility finds big problems, including water-damaged mail

The U.S. Postal Service's inspector general conducted an audit of a new regional processing facility in Richmond, Virginia, and found significant issues.

US March 12, 2024

Congress addresses uptick in postal carrier robberies through new legislation targeting safety

In response to the escalating issue of letter carrier robberies, Congress is taking action by introducing legislation that aims to boost protection for postal workers.

Seattle May 20, 2023

Seattle crime forces Postal Service to temporarily halt deliveries for entire zip code

The United States Postal Service shut down deliveries for an entire ZIP code in Seattle after reports of crime, mail theft and vandalism, residents report.

OPINION April 13, 2023

The Post Office fired me for honoring the Lord's Day. Supreme Court must make this right

I looked for jobs that would respect the Lord's Day. The United States Postal Service seemed a perfect fit, until now.

Supreme Court January 14, 2023

Supreme Court takes up religious freedom case involving postal worker who refused to work on Sunday

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a religious liberty case concerning a U.S. Postal Service worker who declined to work on Sundays.

Winter Storm December 24, 2022

FedEx, UPS warn package deliveries could be interrupted by winter storm as driver safety takes priority

FedEx and UPS delivery services were also affected by the winter storm after the companies said distribution hubs were blasted by the severe weather conditions.

US December 10, 2022

Milwaukee mail carrier shot, killed on the job after 18 years of service

A veteran postal worker was shot and killed while delivering mail in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Friday evening. Police said the USPS worker was an 18-year veteran of the industry.

POLITICS December 1, 2022

Stefanik campaign mail stolen while in USPS custody, $20,000 in donor checks allegedly lost

New York GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik's campaign alleged that U.S. Postal Service workers stole hundreds of donor checks totaling over $20,000 and shared photos of the alleged theft.

USPS Controversy November 23, 2022

Video shows Arizona Postal worker flinging packages of vinyl records into mail truck

A United States Postal Service worker in Phoenix, Arizona, was captured on surveillance video hurling boxes of records haphazardly into the back of a mail truck.

Pennsylvania September 8, 2022

Thieves target Pennsylvania mail dropbox looking for money, checks

Authorities in one Pennsylvania county are advising people not to put mail with cash or checks inside a dropbox outside a particular post office.

California April 12, 2022

USPS suspected attacker identified, but California neighbors worry he's not off streets for good: report

A California man named Devon Morgan, accused of attacking and threatening USPS mail carriers in Santa Monica over the past several months, was reportedly arrested on an unrelated charge.

Justice Department June 3, 2021

FBI investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over political donations

The Department of Justice is investigating Postmaster General Louis DeJoy in connection to past political campaign activity when he was CEO of a private logistics company and major Republican donor, DeJoy's spokesperson confirmed Thursday.

Joe Biden January 16, 2021

USPS temporarily removes, suspends mail collection in some major cities ahead of inauguration

The United States Postal Service will temporarily shut down post offices in the nation’s capital in preparation of next week’s Inauguration Day.

US December 22, 2020

Why millions of Christmas packages will be late this year

Americans hoping their packages will arrive in time for a Christmas Day celebration may be in for a rude awakening this year.

Voting November 4, 2020

Judge says USPS chief DeJoy may have to testify after order to sweep for ballots

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy may have to testify under oath about the U.S. Postal Service's apparent failure to complete a court-mandated sweep of processing centers for undelivered mail-in ballots before a Tuesday afternoon deadline.

USPS Controversy November 3, 2020

Postal Service fails to meet deadline to sweep facilities for undelivered mail-in ballots

The United States Postal Service failed to meet a deadline to conduct a sweep of its facilities in dozens of districts around the country for undelivered mail-in ballots and to deliver them last-minute on Election Day.

USPS Controversy November 1, 2020

Federal judge orders USPS to take 'extraordinary measures' to deliver mail-in ballots on time

A federal judge in Washington state on Friday ordered the U.S. Postal Service to take “extraordinary measures” to deliver mail-in ballots in Wisconsin and Michigan in time for Election Day.

ELECTIONS October 29, 2020

Millions of mail ballots not yet returned in key states

Just days before the presidential election, millions of mail ballots have yet to be returned in key battleground states, and election officials warn that time is running out for voters who want to avoid a polling place on Election Day.

Voter Fraud Concerns October 28, 2020

USPS worker charged with dumping ballots, as mail carriers perform extra trips before Election Day

Another employee for the U.S. Postal Service is facing federal charges in the latest instance where mail-in ballots were discovered dumped in the trash in Kentucky.

USPS Controversy October 28, 2020

Federal judge orders USPS to lift limits on extra trips to increase election mail deliveries

A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the U.S. Postal Service must rescind rules put in place by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over the summer and carry out extra trips to ensure the delivery of election mail.

2020 Presidential Election October 21, 2020

USPS watchdog finds operation changes negatively affected mail services during election year

The government watchdog for the United States Postal Service concluded in a report released this week, that modifications made by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy “negatively” affected the efficiency of the U.S. mail system.

2020 Presidential Election October 21, 2020

Dem lawmakers accuse Postal Service of illegally blocking visits

Democratic lawmakers say the Postal Service barred oversight visits to its facilities as the US prepares for an election heavily dependent on mailed ballots.

2020 Presidential Election October 16, 2020

Ballots stolen from mailboxes, discarded on roadsides in Washington town

The Sammamish Police Department in Washington said Friday that numerous mail ballots have been stolen from people's mailboxes and inappropriately placed elsewhere.

2020 House Races October 16, 2020

Colorado sees record breaking voter turnout, 24 times the rate of 2016

There has been a surge in the number of ballots returned in Colorado during the first week of early voting, with more than 430,000 votes cast, according to the Secretary of State’s office.

Voter Fraud Concerns October 15, 2020

US Postal Service accused of falsifying delivery info to boost performance stats: report

Postal Service data allegedly shows workers “routinely” falsified delivery information and concealed delays in order to falsely boost the agency’s performance statistics, according to a new report.