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June 25, 2026



Postal Service says its cash crisis is delayed until at least 2031, but problems loom

Dozens of Rockford area postal delivery routes to see changes

Ukraine issues stamp honoring American independence

USPS proposes mail-in voting changes following Trump order. Here’s how to comment on it

Peters, Padilla, Schumer Lead Senate Democratic Caucus in Demanding USPS Abandon Proposed Rule to Carry Out President Trump’s Illegal Executive Order Restricting Vote by Mail

Postmaster General Testifies on Reforming the U.S. Postal Service​

USPS OIG-FBI Sting Brings Drug Smuggling Mail Clerk to Justice

Comment on Proposed Rule Amending the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service

Video: Senator Slotkin (D-MI) presses Postmaster General on attacks on mail-in voting

WATCH: USPS head says mail ballots could be withheld without voter rolls under proposed rule

Postal Service says it will not deliver ballots if states refuse to turn over voter lists under Trump proposal Postal Service releases new nonprofit stamp

A new USPS website celebrates the USA’s 250

Postmaster General Testifies on Reforming the U.S. Postal Service

Postal Service faces backlash over voter data rule tied to mail ballot delivery

Obama Judge blocks Trump order demanding Postal Service restrict mail voting



June 24, 2026



USPS OIG – Origin-Destination Information System: Revenue, Pieces, and Weight

This illustrator got a chance to spread his wings

USPS OIG – Maryland District: Delivery Operations in the Baltimore Area

Mailin’ it podcast – The Woman Who Tried to Steal Graceland

USPS worker twice exposed to acid at Arizona mega-facility

Baytown post office operating normally, USPS says after supervisor’s arrest

Postal Service bails on hearing with Washington lawmakers on mail-in ballots

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/23/26

Fresno man sentenced to 15 years for distributing illegal drugs through mail

Federal docket reveals how mailed package from California led to Rutherfordton drug trafficking investigation Watch LIVE at 8:30 AM CDT June 24, 2026 on C-SPAN 3: Postmaster General Testifies on Reforming the U.S. Postal Service

USPS Employees Face a Double Gap: No Short-Term Disability and No Federal Paid Parental Leave

LIVE NOW: Senate Committee Examines USPS Business Model Reform

How Philadelphia, and Ben Franklin, shaped the creation of the U.S. Postal Service 251 years ago

There’s a new line of USPS-themed apparel

Dozens of Rockford area postal delivery routes to see changes

Pro-life groups press Todd Blanche to settle FDA mail-in abortion pill case: ‘Unborn children are killed’

OIG: Maryland District: Delivery Operations in the Baltimore Area



June 23, 2026



D.C. man pleads guilty to armed robbery of postal worker, mail theft

Josh Hawley Grills USPS Nominees | Executive Bonuses Spark Heated Exchange

Beloved postal worker in comfort care gets a mail truck parade near hospital

Gary Peters Presses Trump Nominees On Privatizing The Postal Service In Senate Hearing

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/22/26​

Senator Rounds Requests South Dakotans Submit Complaints with Postal Service

California Drug Dealer Sentenced to Over 15 Years for Distributing His Junk Through the U.S. Mail

Privatizing the Postal Service would cut off millions of rural Americans from affordable and reliable deliveries, like essential medicines

USPS: Your Postal Service duties take priority



June 22, 2026



Man accused of threatening to ‘shoot up’ local post office

A Neighborhood Has Gone Without Door-to-Door Mail Since June 1st Over a Cluster Mailbox Dispute

How the mail is marking the nation’s 250th

UPS explores outsourcing UK parcel delivery to third-party couriers



June 21, 2026


Father's Day



Beloved postal worker in comfort care gets a mail truck parade near hospital

Chicago Man Arrested and Arraigned for Burglaries Related to Mail Theft

George Herman Ruth Sentenced To 11 Years for Mail Fraud Scheme and Violating Supervised Release

Check washing hits $1 billion a year as thieves use nail polish remover to alter stolen checks and drain bank accounts

Congress Presses Postal Regulators on Labor Costs and Rural Delivery



June 20, 2026



OPM Addresses Concerns Over Their Plan to Access FEHB/PSHB Medical Records

OPM Partners With White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud to Strengthen Health Benefits Oversight

USPS Should Take ‘Immediate Actions’ against Counterfeit Stamps, Says IG

Wellfleet, MA Post Office employee accused of child pornography possession, dissemination

Postal Soldiers keep mail moving at Camp Bondsteel

NALC celebrates Juneteenth

An MA USPS retail associate offers peace

Fury as fourth postal worker dies at flagship USPS facility that has no phones

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/19/26



June 19, 2026


Juneteenth



This USPS employee plays field hockey all over the world

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/18/26

Scutari, Beach Bill to Educate Voters on Mail-In Ballot Postmarks Clears Senate

What Is Juneteenth?

Bribing public official charges for 3 people accused of paying postal carriers for stolen checks out of mail Californians love mail-in voting. That may have to change come November

USPS publishes guidebook on 250th celebration



June 18, 2026



Why mailing a paper check has become so risky

How to Fix the US Postal Service Financial Shortfall

SpaceX, AI, and the TSP: What Federal Employees Need to Know

Priority Mail Express and Priority Mail Open and Distribute Parcel Mailings Discontinued

HSGAC schedules Committee hearing on Reforming the U.S. Postal Service’s Broken Business Model

USPS OIG – Counterfeit Stamps

Federal Employees Could Get 12 Weeks of Paid Family and Medical Leave Under New Bill

A quick diversion on the dollars and cents of FEHBP/PSHB

Juneteenth is this week

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/17/26

Teamsters to fight UPS over alleged use of nonunion drivers

Virginia man sentenced for 14 years for robbing USPS carrier, holding machine gun

Representatives Press USPS for Financial Transparency Amid Funding Warnings

Montana woman ordered to repay over $8,000 for cashing fake post office money orders

Postal Service Slowdowns Creating Hidden Public Health Crisis

Mail delivery problems persist in north St. Louis County

Congress Must Fund USPS Universal Service

Pigeons were once the only reliable way this location sent mail



June 17, 2026



American Icons are on display at USPS HQ

Reps. Mfume, Sessions, Walkinshaw Press USPS for Financial Transparency Amid Funding Warnings

Salinas, Oregon Delegation Demand Postal Service Rescind New Rule Suppressing Mail-In Voting

Postal worker hospitalized after getting trapped in sorting machine at North Reading facility

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/16/26

Former Postal Service Employee Pleads Guilty to Failing to Deliver 14,700 Pieces of Mail

She sold her arrow key and bought time in prison

Congressman Finstad Calls on USPS to Reconsider the Termination of Postal Contract for Hunt Silver Lake Postal Station in Rochester

Baytown, TX postal supervisor arrested after allegedly stealing $3,600 sports card from mail, re-selling it online

North Reading Fire Department Rescues Postal Worker Trapped in Mail Machinery

Bedford postal clerk arrested for official misconduct after hidden cameras catch her stealing mail



June 16, 2026



Workers exposed to acid at massive Postal Service facility in Arizona

NLRB Rules USPS Violated Labor Law by Banning Signatures and Safety Flyers

Confirmation hearings on nominees to USPS Board of Governors begin this week

Wyden, Oregon Delegation Demand Postal Service Rescind New Rule Suppressing Mail-In Voting

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/15/26

Richard Tillman Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Intentionally Setting Fire to San Jose Post Office

Representatives Press USPS for Financial Transparency Amid Funding Warnings

Prosecutors want motions denied in Warren mailman murder case

Cheers to you, America! - Here’s how the Postal Service is taking part in the nation’s 250th anniversary

OIG: Our Final Report on the Louisiana District’s Delivery Operations Is Here

Senator Tina Smith introduces S. 4672: Postal Delivery Accountability Act

Arnold Schwarzenegger launches 100% Electric Postal Delivery in Vienna for Austrian Post

Two from Georgia admit stealing Kenner police chief’s mail, also face charges in New Orleans



June 15, 2026



Employees are sounding the alarm after a muriatic acid spill at a massive U.S. Postal Service facility in Avondale

Sessions Opens Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission

'They just won't listen:' Rural SD nears postal breaking point

USPS Encourages Visits to Eight Historic Maryland Post Offices

Here’s how to dodge imposter scams - The Postal Inspection Service shares ways older adults can avoid fraud

Avondale machine damaging packages, some USPS employees say

Community mailboxes a short-sighted fix to Canada Posts financial woes says postal worker



June 14, 2026


Flag Day



How a 1920 Rule Stopped Parents from Mailing Their Children via Parcel Post

FYI: Rep. Hageman Introduces Bill to Hold Federal Employees Accountable for AI Censorship



June 13, 2026



APWU Information Technology/Accounting Services Unit Ratifies New Contract

USPS OIG – Louisiana District: Delivery Unit Operations in the Shreveport, LA, Area

Now More Than Ever, the USPS Needs Strong Leadership

PRC petitioned to review USPS proposal to change mail voting

Sen. Ossoff Launches Inquiry into Employee Deaths at USPS Facility in Palmetto

Sometimes stamps have ‘Easter eggs’

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/12/26

USPS water leak forces Houston postal workers to use porta-potties for days

4 arrested, 5 wanted for stealing checks from Perry post office, police department says

Retired postal worker with $720,000 discovers his pension just triggered an IRMAA surprise

Threats prompt U.S. Postal Service to suspend mail delivery in Jamaica Beach

This carrier came to the aid of a customer who had spent three days on the floor

Maps shows where Canada Post is converting almost 500,000 more addresses to community mailboxes High-flying mail: Drones take to the skies to beat mountain terrain

Oregon City man stole ‘large quantities’ of mail throughout tri-county metro area, police say



June 12, 2026



Canada Post to end door-to-door delivery for 620K addresses by 2027

USPS DMM Revision: New Mailing Standards for Domestic Mailing Services Products

Loveland mail carrier delivers more than just letters

Watch a video about American Icons stamps

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary With Commemorative Initiatives and Merchandise

OPM Partners With White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud to Strengthen Health Benefits Oversight

4 workers dead at Palmetto: The safety crisis, the privatization drive, and how postal workers can fight back

Mister Rogers was a ‘wildly popular’ choice

OPM’s long-planned HR overhaul moves ahead with $396M award to Oracle

NY US Postal Worker Lures Teen In Mail Truck, Raping Her — She’s His 2nd Victim

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/11/26

One Unsecured Dog Can Stop Mail Delivery for Your Entire Block: Why Sacramento Streets Are in Danger of Losing Delivery

Biden Deal Can’t Block Mail Ballot Overhaul, Postal Service Says

A small Kansas town comes up with a unique way to save its post office

Palmetto USPS facility deaths: Georgia senator opens inquiry

No, you do not have to be a U.S. citizen to be hired by the USPS



June 11, 2026



NALC participates in second House Congressional Postal Caucus roundtable

UPS meets deadline for retrofitting delivery vans with air conditioning

Rep. Tokuda Demands USPS Withdraw Proposed Rule Allowing Direct Mail Delivery of Handguns

APWU – Don’t Let Them Close Your Post Office!

Illinois congresswoman critical of mail cutbacks as USPS runs low on funds

Post Office to Swear In Pompano Beach’s First Female Postmaster

Understanding the significance of the Postal Regulatory Commission’s recent Congressional testimony

911 calls shed new light on death of USPS worker at Palmetto facility

This postal employee teaches Memphis, TN, residents how to grow their own food

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/10/26



June 10, 2026



Postal Service and Ralph Lauren dedicate American Icon stamps in unveiling ceremony

Mailin’ it podcast – From Waste to Worth: How USPS Powers the Circular Economy

Postal Service won’t deliver mail ballots for states that don’t hand over voter lists, under plan for Trump directive

USPS releases proposed security, transparency standards for mail-in ballots

USPS Warns States: Hand Over Voter Lists or Risk Losing Mail Ballots

USPS: Stay alert for ransomware attacks

OIG: High Fashion, High Crimes: How a Duo Fueled a Mail Theft Ring

FedEx pilots approve new contract, ending protracted bargaining - Package includes 40% pay hike over four years



June 9, 2026



USPS American Icons commemorative stamp collection curated by Ralph Lauren marks America’s 250th anniversary

Newport News postal worker sentenced after hiding thousands of pieces of mail Hampton man charged in separate case

U.S. Postal Service proposes absentee/mail-in voting rule

If you leave USPS, you still must follow ethics rules

Why Ford And The U.S. Postal Service Both Use The Same Kansas City Cave

Pedestrian killed by driver in SF identified as longtime postal worker

Geotab Pilot Reports and Seatbelt Exception Reports

Atlanta USPS employee identified as Demarcus Little Sr. after death at area distribution center

Four workers dead at Palmetto—the consequence of decades of cuts and the drive to privatize USPS

She helped a customer who fell

Fiancée of USPS employee in shock, grieving after their death at distribution center

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/08/26



June 8, 2026



Federal Jury Convicts Grand Rapids Man Involved in Interstate Drug Trafficking Through U.S. Mail

Former Tallahassee Postal Employee & Accomplice Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes

Postal worker sentenced to prison for stealing mail from Sandston USPS facility

The Declaration of Independence To Be Honored With New Stamp

Hungry? Get a Subway sandwich with your Walmart parcel delivery



June 7, 2026



U.S. Postal Service facing significant set­backs

West Virginia man sentenced for drug crime using US Postal Service

Employee who died at troubled metro Atlanta USPS mail distribution center identified

Canada Post records $205-million loss before tax in first quarter

APWU raises concerns over suspected mold at Hilliard office



June 6, 2026


D-Day



Bipartisan Senate bill introduced to address USPS mail delays in North Dakota, Minnesota

4 deaths in 2 years at USPS facility: Workers demand answers

NPMHU: 2025 Contract Update #15 - Contract Talks Reach Impasse

The OIG Focuses on USPS Pre-career Employees

USPS Prepares for the East 116 Street Festival - a cultural street celebration, dedicated to Puerto Rican and Hispanic heritage

Delta Woman Seriously Injured In Fulton County Crash Involving U.S. Postal Service Mail Truck



June 5, 2026



Canada Post parcel volumes decline 17.2% in Q1

The 2026 World Stamp Show revealed how stamps continue to tell stories, honor history and connect people

Coalition for Affordability and Prosperity urges USPS action on waste in USPS Ship program

USPS axing its regulator is on the table, as it looks for ways to avoid running out of cash

The Postcrossing stamps have an unusual shape

Beloved Henrico mail carrier returns to his route after beating cancer

Employee dies at Fulton County USPS distribution center

Friday’s Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/04/26

Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat

U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, June 19

NYT: Postal Service Frees Up Enough Cash to Keep Operating for ‘Several Years’

Congress Presses Postal Regulators on Labor Costs and Rural Delivery

US Postal Service no longer in immediate cash crisis, regulators say

USPS Inks Another Last-Mile Deal While Limiting Non-Essential Spending

Barbie stamps set for release at collectors convention this summer

These five stamps debuted at the Boston 2026 World Exposition

U.S. Postal Service could offer more government services, IG says

Thieves swipe Bay Area mail-in ballots as questions swirl about vote count



June 4, 2026



Collective-Bargaining Conference gives members insight into negotiations

Scanlon Introduces Legislation to Prevent the Postal Inspection Service from Conducting Mass Surveillance

USPS axing its regulator is on the table, as it looks for ways to avoid running out of cash

US Postal Service not expected to run out of cash next year, official says

W.VA Postal worker arrested after stealing rebate checks from mail in Taylor County

PMG Eyes Fed Payments For Universal Service

The 2026 hurricane season is here - USPS asks employees to update emergency contact info

USPS opens new sorting and delivery center in Texarkana

Ballot Mail for Federal Elections – A Proposed Rule by the Postal Service on 06/02/2026

NAACP Says US Postal Service Voting Plan Violates Settlement

USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in June 2026

Labor Reforms Must Be a Central Focus of USPS Oversight

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/03/26



June 3, 2026



San Jose Man Sentenced to 129 Months for Robbing and Assaulting a U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier

USPS Heat Illness Prevention Program requirements to be released

Ballot Mail for Federal Elections - A Proposed Rule by the Postal Service on 06/02/2026

US Postal Service proposes big changes for mail-in voting, including list of eligible users

USPS reports more than 5,200 dog attacks in 2025 - Los Angeles and California lead the lists for number of incidents

Mailman sentenced to 1 day in prison in connection with stealing thousands of packages, medication Mailman arrested on suspicion of DUI, leading deputies on chase in Highland

The U.S. Postal Service must stop ‘Delivering for America’

OPM to set new requirements to ‘verify’ FEHBP and PSHB enrollments

Rep. Brad Finstad, Madden Family push to rename Austin post office in honor of NFL legend

Watch a video about the Stamp Encore winner

This developer keeps the Postal Service’s Workforce website doing its job

Reopening post offices across WNC essential after Helene​



June 2, 2026



June Postal Record available

After 41 years, neighborhood gives beloved mail carrier a party he’ll never forget

Census Takers to Start Visiting Households for 2026 Census Test

This Postal Service employee found the fallen woman and went for help

Letter Carriers, allies launch campaign to protect vote-by-mail

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 06/01/26

Hundreds of Wisconsin mail-in ballots arrived too late for April election USPS under fire
Mail carrier who trafficked drugs is serving prison time
Canada Post employees ratify contracts, ending labor uncertainty



June 1, 2026



Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Bill to Ban Non-Citizens from the Federal Workforce, Including Employees of the U.S. Postal Service and the PRC

PRC Releases Report Analyzing USPS Financial Condition - The Postal Service has not had a profitable year in the last decade

OPM Tightens Scrutiny of Family Member Coverage under FEHB, PSHB

Waltham Mail Carrier Steals From Deliveries, Receives Light Sentence

‘I’ve got the memories’: North Andover man learns USPS destroyed sentimental package

Connelly named chief solutions and strategy officer

China's humanoid robots sort 1,200 postal packages per hour

Neighborhood gives beloved mail carrier a heartfelt sendoff



May 31, 2026



Former Massachusetts Mail Carrier Sentenced for Theft of Postal Customers' Prescription Drugs

Rhonda Smith, former Georgia Secretary-Treasurer of APWU Local 1676 pleaded guilty to one count of failure to maintain union records

Trump ordered limits on voting by mail. The Postal Service is moving to make states comply

US Postal Service signs multiyear deal to solidify DHL ties

USPS Reported More Than 5,200 Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers Last Year—and This West Coast City Led the Pack

IG Sees Only Partial Progress in Efforts against Mail Theft, Robberies of Carriers



May 30, 2026



USPS rededicates its Figures of the American Revolution stamps

Postal Service proposes requiring states to provide mail-in ballot voter lists

Utah Postal Workers Roll Out APWU Vote-by-Mail Ad Campaign in Salt Lake City

One postal employee draws on her softball skills and another raises awareness about lupus

Dog attacks on USPS employees fell in 2025

Sessions Announces Hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/29/26

Tune in to Part 2 of the Members Only collective-bargaining update livestream Sunday at 9 p.m. ET

Allen Park postal worker death: What we learned about investigation this week

Dear Annie: Despite his poor health, my husband won’t quit his job as a postal worker

The Postal Service just proposed sweeping new rules for mail-in voting



May 29, 2026



Postal employee indicted for destruction of mail

USPS restricts nonessential spending to delay running out of cash

USPS National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign, June 1–30, 2026

North American Soccer stamp issued

USPS OIG: Six Month Recap of Our Work Now Available

Postal Service Names Top Cities and States for Dog Attacks on Mail Carriers

This employee checks packages for correct postage and measures Post Office productivity

Ukraine’s Postal Service Creates Stamps Honoring America’s 250th Anniversary of Independence

“Hell on Earth:” mail carriers struggle after consolidation in Kalamazoo



May 28, 2026



Amazon tests e-cargo bikes in Washington, D.C.

Four Individuals Sentenced in Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Conspiracy and Kidnapping of U.S. Postal Service Letter Carrier

A 100-mile Bike Ride… While on Workers’ Comp? Not on Our Watch

Klobuchar Urges USPS to Change Policy that Hurts Local Newspapers

US Postal Service strikes multi-year deal with DHL unit

Postal Service names top cities and states for dog attacks on mail carriers

A federal judge won’t immediately block Trump executive order on mail voting

An Alabama man who was employed as a contract postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service admitted that he failed to deliver hundreds of pieces of mail



May 27, 2026



Former USPS postmaster pleads guilty to theft

NRA Files Lawsuit Challenging Post Office Carry Ban

OSHA fines USPS amid investigation into death of Allen Park postal worker

The U.S. Postal Inspection Service Has Failed to Contain America’s Mail Theft Crisis

Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal

There are close to 65,000 USPS employees with military service

Marlborough Post Office celebrates 124 years of service from five letter-carriers

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/26/26

USPS: Think twice before accepting a vendor’s gift

WaPo: It’s time to address America’s mail theft epidemic

USPS issues International Peace stamp

DC man facing federal charges, accused of robbing postal worker

Alabama contract postal worker pleads guilty to failing to deliver hundreds of pieces of mail



May 26, 2026



Dad let down by OSHA fine in son’s Postal Service death in Allen Park

Welcome Back to the Neighborhood, Mister Rogers

These stamps show off items from the American Revolution

This letter carrier assisted a man who fell and fractured his hip

Congress must tie any USPS bailout to real reform

Burnt Envelopes Sent Via USPS Spark Questions of Targeted Attack, Foul Play

What Mail Delivery Looked Like Over 100 Years Ago

USPS issues Postcrossing stamps

Dead Letter Office: Gallery Experience, Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 11am - 2pm EDT - Smithsonian Event Report Sees Potential for Leveraging USPS Assets for Income



May 25, 2026


Memorial Day



Man charged with intoxication manslaughter in crash that killed USPS worker in NW Harris Co

OSHA fine for postal facility death leaves Michigan family disappointed

A 93-year-old was flooded with mystery mail for nearly a year: 'Scared to death they might take my home!' Here's what the sharp senior did

This Mailman and a Neighborhood Dog Have the Ultimate Best Friend Goals

USPS issues American Bison stamps



May 24, 2026



USPS announces Stamp Encore contest winner - Welcome Back to the Neighborhood, Mister Rogers

What Is Memorial Day?

Three arrested in alleged postal box fishing scheme

Free the mail



May 23, 2026



NALC, USPS head to mediation on new collective-bargaining agreement

Sen. Cotton urges DOJ investigation of China-backed parcel carriers

Walmart credits fast delivery, third-party marketplace for revenue gains

USPS reviewing video of carriers tossing packages during deliveries at Hilltop home

Holladay neighborhood celebrates mail carrier who connected with generations for 41 years

Rep. Haley Stevens Introduces Bill to Stop USPS Plan Allowing Handguns Through the Mail

USPS Acting international business VP named

This group helps to choose stamps

San Diego parents seek $800K from USPS over pepper spray exposure they say left children with asthma

Agency partnerships are a potential financial lifeline for USPS, watchdog reports

Retired couple speaks out after being scammed by someone impersonating an U.S. Postal Service worker

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/22/26

USPS, NALC extend contract talks

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Revolutionary War-Era Objects

Senators Klobuchar, Smith push to keep Hunt’s Silver Lake postal station open

Cops On Stakeout Watched Postal Box Fishing Suspect Shove Stolen Mail Into His Pants: Police



May 22, 2026



PRC Releases Report Analyzing USPS Financial Condition: The Postal Service has not had a profitable year in the last decade

Peters Urges USPS OIG to Review Postal Facility Safety Following Tragic Death of a Mechanic at Michigan USPS Facility

How Regional Transportation Optimization (RTO) shifts costs from the USPS to Us

The bald eagle stamps take flight

USPS International business VP to retire

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/21/26

Snohomish County mail theft ring 'major player' allegedly used counterfeit postal keys

USPS reviewing video of carriers tossing packages during deliveries at Hilltop home

Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closures of Brookdale, Almaden Valley Post Offices

Agency partnerships are a potential financial lifeline for USPS, watchdog reports

Appeals court eases disability retirement rules for feds

Walmart credits fast delivery, third-party marketplace for revenue gains

Follow-Up OIG Report Evaluates USPS and USPIS Response to Mail Theft



May 21, 2026



USPS OIG – Follow Up to U.S. Postal Service’s and U.S. Postal Inspection Service’s Response to Mail Theft

Glen Ellyn family says mail carrier attacked hospice nurse over their mother’s Trump sign

Rep. Panetta Calls for Oversight of the USPS Due to Extended Closures

Smarter, Faster Automation is Building a Stronger Postal Service

Memorial Day is May 25

Delivering value: Building housing on Postal Service property

Tune in to the Members Only collective-bargaining update livestream Friday at 9 p.m. ET

Neither snow nor rain' stops the mail. But USPS has a bigger problem

Business owners and lawmakers pressure USPS over delayed service and missing mail

Trevor Mail-Theft Sting Exposes Drug Den, Deputies Haul In Four

2026 UPMA Legislative Issues Brief

USPS admits to glaring problem after mail delayed for weeks

Glen Ellyn family says mail carrier attacked hospice nurse over their mother's Trump sign

Fly flags at half-staff for Memorial Day

OIG: Our Blog This Week Focuses on USPS Hiring



May 20, 2026



Memphis Man and His Mother Sentenced to Prison for Armed Robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers and Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud

Mailin’ it Podcast – Your Questions Answered

Friend details attack on USPS worker before deadly Beltline stabbing

Former Baltimore USPS Clerk Pleads Guilty to Federal Mail Theft Charges

Court Rules Postal Service Has Immunity for Not Paying Rockland Waste Contractor

Washing a vehicle outside? Take precautions

Postal food drive in Punta Gorda breaks record with nearly 95,000 pounds of food

Clerk Craft Receives Mixed Results in Two National Awards

Federal Employees to Be Compensated After Agency Wrongly Denied COVID Vaccine Religious Exemptions



May 19, 2026



NALC launches learning management system

Harder’s Amendment to Prosecute More Mail Theft Passes Out of Committee

WA cracks top 10 for stolen and missing packages, new study reveals

This carrier came to the aid of a customer who had fallen in her backyard

It’s time Congress acts like It’s 2026, not 1966, & slash Postal Service delivery days

Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) Calls for FBI Investigation into Criminal Allegations Involving the USPS St. Louis Processing Facility

Amazon Is Bleeding the Post Office Dry

The Iran War Is Driving Up Shipping Costs, Hitting Main Street at the Mailbox

U.S. Postal Service could offer more government services, IG says

Highlights Tour with the Postal Museum’s Director or Deputy Director

They stepped up to Stamp Out Hunger ​



May 18, 2026



$1,200 for Breakfast for Seven: IG Questions Some Postal Governors’ Meeting Expenses

USPS to align dimensional pricing closer to FedEx, UPS

Rounds Says Inspector General Continuing To Dig Into South Dakota Mail Slowdown

“This time it was one of our own”: Loved ones release balloons for Kansas City mail carrier killed

'Neither snow nor rain' stops the mail. But USPS has a bigger problem

Beloved Huntsville mailman honored with mail truck procession

Watch a video about bald eagles



May 17, 2026



WSJ Opinion: The U.S. Postal Service is Going Bust

From Polo to Postage: Ralph Lauren Reimagines American Icons for the USPS

Two LA-Area Men Nabbed in Camarillo Mail Theft Ring



May 16, 2026



US Postmaster General floats ending six-days-a-week mail delivery, closing most local post offices

USPS reviews plan to let civilians mail handguns, drawing opposition from 22 AGs

Witness describes attack on postal worker: ‘He started beating her head into the concrete

Postal Service identifies employee killed in Wednesday hit-and-run

Let the Postal Service Operate Like a Business

Postal Service Employee Charged With Raping a Minor in a USPS Van in East Hampton

NAPS: The Postal Escalator Pitch

The U.S. Postal Service’s role in elections, explained

Walmart and Amazon race to win over rural America with speedier deliveries

Fraudulent USPS money order scheme ends with two arrests in Madison County, AL

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on USPS Management of Partially Delivered and Undelivered Routes



May 15, 2026



Nahjel Williams pleads not guilty to killing USPS worker in Decatur.

USPS DMM Revision: Overweight-and-Oversize-Items Fee Application

Wagner Calls for FBI Investigation into Criminal Allegations Involving the USPS St. Louis Processing Facility

Postal Bulletin highlights Mailbox Improvement Week

This inspector’s name is now on a law enforcement memorial

U.S. Postal worker killed in hit-and-run crash in Kansas City neighborhood

USPS – Hazardous Materials Fee To Be Charged Starting July 12

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/14/26

Video: Delivering Mail on Ukraine’s Front Line

Memphis Man and His Mother Sentenced to Prison for Armed Robberies of U.S. Postal Carriers and Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud

Postal employee describes brutal attack of co-worker, suspect linked to Beltline stabbing

How the USPS improved its 2025 peak season performance

Man accused of killing postal worker pleads not guilty

USPS employees can wear their support for semipostal stamps

Fake money orders case leads to Huntsville raid, 2 arrested

Witness describes attack on postal worker: ‘He started beating her head into the concrete’



May 14, 2026



USPS OIG – Fiscal Year 2025 Board of Governors’ Expenditures

DeChambeau named USPS processing operations VP

USPS receives two nominations for licensing industry awards

House arrest for ex-Westminster postal worker who hid bathroom camera

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/13/26

The Postal Service honors the symbol of a nation
USPS driver killed in hit-and-run crash suspect remains at large
Man arrested in SW Miami-Dade after postal theft investigation uncovers drugs and stolen mail
Postal problems put mailed baby chicks at risk
OIG: Compromised Postal Arrow Key Leads to Mail Theft Ring Bust​



May 13, 2026



Amazon cranks up 30-minute delivery in major U.S. cities

The U.S. Postal Service Is Going Bust. Blame Congress

USPS Chief Outlines Coming Request for Financial, Regulatory Relief Universal Service “Unsustainable”

Postal Service initiative to end evening collections reaches 15,000 post offices

Donations down in 2026 for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/12/26

Samantha Zirkle, former Indiana Treasurer of National Association of Letter Carriers Branch 533 pleaded guilty to one count of theft valued at $50,000 or more

Arizona man sentenced for supplying drugs via the U.S. Postal Service

LaTanya Gadson, former South Carolina President of APWU Local 795 sentenced to five year's probation and ordered to pay $11,474 in restitution
Stolen cell phones, Super Bowl ring lead to felony charges against 3 Indy USPS workers
Pa. county admits mail ballot error affected over 4,000 voters ahead of 2026 primary
Mail-in ballots show Republican votes surge early in California primary election
Supreme Court hands USPS a win, blocks lawsuits for intentional delivery issues
USPS worker stops for porta-potty runaway truck crashes into DeKalb home
Motorcyclist critically injured after crashing into postal truck
Police: Woman identified after being hit, killed by USPS truck in St. Bernard
Lower flags for fallen police officers on May 15



May 12, 2026



US Postal Service proposes limited parcel price increases

Watch a video about Route 66

This postal employee saw flames coming from a house and took action

America Cannot Surge Its Way Out of the Mail Theft Crisis

U.S. Postal Service Recommends Competitive Price Changes for July 2026

USPS floats more financial aid from Congress as way to avoid running out of cash next year

Amid Looming USPS Bankruptcy & New $1.95 Billion Loss for Q2 2026, Keep US Posted Urges Congress to Include Reforms in Any Financial Relief

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/11/26

Reminder: U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Memorial Day, May 25

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on USPS’s Contracting Practices and Oversight

USPS to honor nation’s 250th anniversary with American icons stamps curated by Ralph Lauren

WSJ: The U.S. Postal Service Is Going Bust. Blame Congress

USPS Ground Advantage plan could heat up lightweight package rates

Mailman says he never pepper-sprayed dog in federal trial over asthma claims

Federal agencies haven’t started on Trump order restricting voting by mail, DOJ says

USPS just lost $642M, but there’s a surprising silver lining in the numbers



May 11, 2026



US Postal Service says it slashed latest quarterly losses by $1.3 billion

Postal Service hires former UPS logistics exec as chief strategy officer

USPS blasted by residents who 'lost $671k' after strangers 'cashed their checks'

FedEx driver arrested for selling cocaine and 'molly' from delivery truck



May 10, 2026


Mother's Day



Ecommerce May Not Save the USPS

Donations down in 2026 for annual 'Stamp Out Hunger' food drive

Thousands Rally To Support USPS As Agency Running Out of Cash

This letter carrier received the Medal of Honor

Fifty years behind the counter: the legacy of Goulais River postmistress Eileen Rouse



May 9, 2026



Bargaining update posted to Members Only Portal

US Postal Service reduces operating loss to $642M

U.S. Postal Service reports second quarter fiscal year 2026 results

Remarks by Postmaster General David Steiner at the May 8, 2026, USPS Board of Governors Meeting

Two Georgia men sentenced to federal prison for theft of U.S. mail

Arizona Man Pleads Guilty to Trafficking Fentanyl Pills Through U.S. Mail

Postal Service mailing and shipping awards presented at NPF

USPS floats more financial aid from Congress as way to avoid running out of cash next year

Knoxville Grand Jury To Review Postal Worker Checks Case

Federal workers’ compensation is getting an overhaul

Springfield, Massachusetts postal workers describe asbestos, Legionnaires’ disease and complicit union officials at major distribution center

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/08/26



May 8, 2026



When Going Viral Gets You Fired: A Federal Judge Rules the Postal Service Overstepped

USPS OIG – Oversight of the Vulnerability Risk Assessment Tool Process

Bennet, Hickenlooper, Hurd, Neguse Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities

USPS dedicates its Route 66 stamps

Neither rain nor sleet — nor a handgun: USPS nears rule to allow pistols in mail

USPS retail associate enjoys cosplaying their favorite anime characters

Michigan man accused of threatening, directing racial slurs at mail carrier who asked him to secure dog

Stamp Out Hunger is May 9

The Postal Service is turning waste into revenue and reusable material

Stockton USPS letter carrier killed in crash near Seaport District

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/07/26

She helped scammers get fraudulent COVID-19 payments - Georgia carrier was sentenced to three years’ probation and has to pay $512,000

Plano post office under scrutiny amid residents out thousands of dollars after mail stolen ​



May 7, 2026



USPS OIG – Florida 3 District: Delivery Operations in the Miami, FL, Area

Federal Homicide Charges Brought Against Man Who Allegedly Murdered Postal Worker

Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal

CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN DEMANDS USPS ADDRESS AND RESOLVE POSTAL SERVICE FAILURES

Postal Service Mailing and Shipping Awards Presented at NPF

New Proposal Made on Long-Running Dispute over Division of FERS Supplement in Divorce

Post Office to exit historic Federal Building in Bozeman, Montana

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

USPS Acting pricing and costing VP named

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/06/26

Former Missouri Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzling U.S. Mail

Representatives Fight for Solutions to Improve USPS Access in Rural Colorado Communities

US Mail theft: Suspects arrested in Memorial Park post office mail theft operation found with multiple mail and postal keys

U.S. Postal Inspection Service targets illegal game rooms in Houston

Michigan attorney general fights Postal Service rule on mailing guns

Postal worker murder in DeKalb County now a federal death penalty-eligible case, prosecutors say

Michigan man accused of threatening, directing racial slurs at mail carrier who asked him to secure dog Postal Service mailing and shipping awards presented at NPF

OIG: How Are USPS’s Delivery Operations Doing in the Miami Area?

OIG Issues Management Alert on Potential Revenue Losses in the APV System



May 6, 2026



Former USPS Supervisor Admits Stealing 89 Checks from St. Louis Mail

Four Defendants, Including Two Former U.S. Postal Service Employees, Plead Guilty to Conspiracy to Steal $84 Million in U.S. Treasury Checks

Man accused of killing USPS worker faces federal murder charge

Sharon man, 81, arrested twice after postal dispute involving dog

USPS to launch 14 new sorting and delivery centers through July

Treasure Valley mail carriers dye hair blue for annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ food drive

10 years after OPM data breach, identity protection benefits for affected feds start to expire

APWU – Who’s Afraid of Vote-by-Mail?

USPS Management Alert: Revenue Risks of Processing Equipment Investments

Mailin’ it Podcast – No Mail, Low Moral: The 6888’s Courage to Deliver

Postal Unions Send Joint Letter to Congress on Postal Stabilization

USPS OIG – Service Performance During the Fiscal Year 2026 Peak Mailing Season

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/05/26



May 5, 2026


Cinco De Mayo



President Renfroe appoints Region 4 national business agent

Postal Service’s Policy on Workplace Harassment

USPS Equal Employment Opportunity Policy Statement

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/04/26

PMG David Steiner highlights USPS progress, growth strategy, and foundational role in American commerce

Agencies delay action on Trump mail voting order amid legal fight over authority

Fund the postal service to protect American voters

Get your kicks with Route 66 stamps

OIG: Service Performance During the Fiscal Year 2026 Peak Mailing Season



May 4, 2026



DHL Group boosts profit despite lower shipment volumes, revenue

Bill Would Block EO Directing USPS to Take on Greater Role in Elections, Coordinate with DHS, Justice Amazon Opens Up Its Logistics Networks To Any Business

House and Senate Democrats Move to Block OPM’s Attempt to Gain Access to Federal Workers’ Medical Records

Urge Congress to Protect FERS and Find a Solution to USPS Funding!

OPM Marks Public Service Recognition Week

Postal Bulletin 22701: Your 2026 Election Mail and Political Mail Guide

Postal Service’s Policy on Workplace Harassment Effective April 30, 2026



May 3, 2026



Postal Worker Who Died After Being Pinned Under Delivery Truck Remembered as Mom of 4 and an 'Angel on Earth'

How a mailbox helps turn donations into dinner for families

It’s National Postal Forum week

42 Of The Weirdest Packages Mailmen Found In Postboxes Or Had To Deliver



May 2, 2026



APWU – IT/AS Tentative Agreement Announcement

UPMA – Emergency Placement Letter Update

Opelousas mail carrier celebrates retirement after 40 years of service

Wagner, Bell Introduce St. Louis Postal Accountability and Reform Act to Hold USPS Accountable for Delayed Mail

Census Bureau Asks Select Households to Respond Now to the 2026 Census Test

Murphy, Barrasso Lead Bipartisan Letter to Advance Zip Code Reform in Congress

It’s Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Barbie To Be Celebrated With New Stamps

Lower flags for firefighters on May 3

Georgetown mail carrier retires after 32 years community gives heartfelt send-off

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 05/01/26

Postal inspectors, Homeland Security conduct joint operation in Beaufort

Pensacola postal worker indicted on mail theft, destruction and marijuana charges

Postal union president focused on keeping USPS an ‘affordable option,’ amid agency’s financial woes

NPMHU: May Day: The Power We Build Together



May 1, 2026



May Postal Record available

Postal Bulletin explains Election Mail and Political Mail

Hundreds of undelivered letters found dumped in north St. Louis vacant lot

Pricing the Last Mile: Amazon, USPS, and the Fight for Profitability

This postal employee pays it forward

The Household Diary Study: Mail Use & Attitudes in FY 2025

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 04/30/26

Feds detain 2 at Beaufort post office, alleging illegal international weapon shipment

Bipartisan bill targets USPS mail delays in St. Louis region

Postal workers stole more than $4.9M worth of checks, gift cards, credit cards sent in mail

In dog bite photo shoot, only the camera snapped

FedEx, UPS pledge to refund customers after Supreme Court tariff decision