A federal oversight report released last month showed that mail theft is becoming more common​ inside the Postal Service.

The commission says initial USPS efforts suggest it won’t be able to achieve projected cost savings or operational efficiencies as its projects scale up.

Shelby Dozier, a 34-year-old former USPS worker, admitted to stealing over $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia from September 2022 to December 2022.

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A jury must decide if the US Postal Service unlawfully failed to accommodate an evangelical Christian letter carrier who asked not to work on Sundays, a Pennsylvania federal judge ruled in a landmark case.

The American Postal Workers Union is encouraging customers to contact elected leaders to make them aware of the problem.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between USPS and the APWU went out to employees, stating that eligible full-time employees will receive $10,000 on Aug. 15, 2025 and the remaining $5,000 on Aug. 28, 2026. Certain part-time employees may also be eligible for prorated amounts.

“Robbery of a letter carrier will now allow us to put a $150,000 reward on your head,” she said. “That is up from $50,000 in a previous reporting poster. Postal inspectors can now offer a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those who steal US Mail, which is an increase from $10,000.”

New USPS mail delivery center launce at Research Triangle Park

USPS regularly unveils fresh stamp designs, some of which become permanent and others that are only available for a limited amount of time. Some of the new offerings for 2025 include a Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Snake, a Black Heritage stamp featuring musician Allen Toussaint, and a Betty White stamp.

In Denham Springs, Louisiana, for example, Lonnie Honeycutt, who runs an online business, is feeling the effects. Honeycutt sells primarily on eBay, Etsy, Poshmark, and Mercari, and says delays have disrupted his operations.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered most federal workers the option to leave their jobs in exchange for eight months severance, in his most radical move yet to drastically overhaul the government.She defended the drastic move as part of Trump's bid to make the government "good stewards of taxpayer dollars."