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USPS seeks stay as it appeals ruling on Trump’s mail-voting directive
politics3 days ago

USPS seeks stay as it appeals ruling on Trump’s mail-voting directive

USPS asked a federal court to stay its injunction blocking the implementation of Trump’s mail-voting directive while it appeals a ruling that the proposed rule violated a 2021 NAACP settlement; Democrats warned the pause could disrupt midterm election administration, and USPS plans to petition the D.C. Circuit. A separate Massachusetts ruling enjoined the order in 23 states, and lawmakers have pressed USPS to comply with court orders.

via Democracy Docket|
#court-ruling#elections#mail-in-voting
USPS postpones retirement contributions to buy time, but warns of enduring financial strain
government16 days ago

USPS postpones retirement contributions to buy time, but warns of enduring financial strain

The Postal Service has delayed employer contributions to the Federal Employees Retirement System to fund current operations, averting an immediate cash crisis but signaling long-term financial instability. USPS now projects a cash shortfall could reemerge between fiscal 2031 and 2035, rather than by 2027, while Postmaster General David Steiner warns the agency remains out of cash and far from sustainable. The carrier hasn’t turned a profit since 2006, posted a $2 billion Q2 2026 loss (following a $9.5 billion loss in fiscal 2025), and has cut nonessential spending as it pursues reform. Lawmakers remain skeptical of further aid, even as USPS has hired Alvarez & Marsal to study options, including potential service cuts and structural changes, with reforms ranging from price increases to removing the regulator. Steiner indicated Congress will receive detailed five-year projections and data on cost-cutting measures, and the agency is preparing to respond by Friday.

via Federal News Network|
#cash-flow#federal-employee-retirement-system#government
politics16 days ago

USPS moves to curb mail-in ballots under Trump-backed rule

Postmaster General David Steiner said the USPS would restrict mail-in ballots in states that don’t provide lists of eligible voters, following a Trump-ordered rule. Democrats argue it would federalize election administration, while Republicans say it’s about preventing fraud. The rule would require the USPS board’s approval and raises constitutional questions, as election oversight is primarily a state matter; USPS officials also stressed ongoing financial pressures as they prepare for the 2026 midterms.

via Politico|
#mail-in-voting#midterms#politics
USPS Advances Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots to Federally Registered Voters
politics1 month ago

USPS Advances Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots to Federally Registered Voters

USPS published a proposed rule to restrict mail-in ballots to voters on federal registration lists, a move linked to President Trump’s bid to curb mail voting. If finalized, states would have to provide these lists 30 days before ballots are mailed, risking eligible voters losing ballots and prompting ongoing lawsuits about federal overreach into state-run elections.

via Democracy Docket|
#elections#federal-government#mail-in-voting
Judge keeps Trump's mail-voting restrictions in effect for now
courts-and-law1 month ago

Judge keeps Trump's mail-voting restrictions in effect for now

A federal judge kept in place President Trump’s executive order limiting who can receive mail ballots, delivering an early victory for his stance on voting rules. The court said it was too soon to block the order because the Postal Service has not yet implemented it, and lawsuits led by the Democratic National Committee and voting-rights groups continue to challenge the authority behind the policy ahead of the fall elections.

via The Washington Post|
#courts-and-law#donald-trump#elections
Postal Service under strain as Trump orders tighter mail-ballot controls
politics3 months ago

Postal Service under strain as Trump orders tighter mail-ballot controls

The USPS, already dealing with a cash shortfall and cost-cutting pressures, faces a presidential executive order aimed at restricting mail voting by compiling lists of eligible voters and directing the Postal Service to send only ballots for those voters. The order has been challenged by more than 20 states as unconstitutional, underscoring a broader political battle over voting by mail amid ongoing postal strain.

via The New York Times|
#election-law#executive-order#mail-ballots
USPS warns cash crunch could force delivery cuts without congressional aid
politics3 months ago

USPS warns cash crunch could force delivery cuts without congressional aid

USPS warns it will run out of cash within a year and may have to cut delivery days or close post offices unless Congress raises its Treasury borrowing limit (to $15B) and approves long-delayed investments, as mail volume falls and a GAO report labels the business model unsustainable; lawmakers are divided on relief, with some open to reforms and others urging tighter cost cuts, while USPS seeks higher prices on mail and packages to compete in a shrinking market.

via Federal News Network|
#congress#delivery-days#funding-crisis
Presidents Day 2026: What's Open and Closed Across Popular Services
business4 months ago

Presidents Day 2026: What's Open and Closed Across Popular Services

Presidents Day 2026 on Feb. 16 features banks largely closed and the U.S. stock market shut; USPS halts mail delivery. UPS and FedEx will still deliver in many areas, though pickups may be limited. Target, grocery stores, fast-food chains, and CVS are generally open (hours vary by location). Online banking remains available, and the holiday’s name reflects Washington’s Birthday rather than the more common Presidents Day.

via CBS News|
#business#noteopen-closed#postal-service
Denmark's Postal Service Ends After 400 Years of Letter Delivery
world6 months ago

Denmark's Postal Service Ends After 400 Years of Letter Delivery

Denmark is ending its traditional postal service, with PostNord delivering its last letter as digital communication replaces physical mail, making Denmark the first country to fully phase out traditional letter delivery due to the decline in mail volume and the rise of digital communication. The shift reflects broader global trends, though concerns remain about accessibility for vulnerable groups.

via CNN|
#denmark#digital-age#mail-decline