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September 26, 2026



USPS Partners with company to test use of cameras in various delivery vehicles

Adjustments to Priority Mail and USPS Ground Advantage Service Expectations for Noncontiguous States and Territories

USPS warns of Indianapolis, Louisville delays due to facility upgrades

USPS Central Area communications specialist passes

USPS OIG – Postal Service Contract Practices and Oversight

Introducing Linda McCartney Stamps

USPS drivers show off their skill in a ‘Roadeo’

Rounds Issues Statement Following Release of USPS OIG Report on South Dakota Mail Service

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/25/26

California man pleads guilty to robbing 2 postal carriers

Man gets 4 years for shipping drug-soaked papers to jails and prisons

USPS employees charged in scheme to steal 200 gift cards from mail

Grand jury indicts Buffalo man for role in mail theft conspiracy

Las Vegas Woman Charged for Conspiracy to Distribute Fentanyl by Mail and Possession of Firearms

U.S. Postal Inspectors Shut Down Website Selling Millions of Counterfeit Postage Labels

Squirrels, chipmunks in snow stamps scurry into Post Offices

Incoming-State Sen. Scott Ortis thanks law enforcement for bringing USPS employee who threw his mailers in Greystone pond to justice



September 25, 2026



Amazon rolls out safety tech, pay bump for delivery providers

E-commerce shippers exploit USPS to dispose of undelivered packages

USPS OIG – Network Changes: Impacts in South Dakota

USPS Armed Guard Program is a Symptom of Failed Policy, Not a Solution

USPS OIG – Evaluating Mail Recovery Center Package Growth

Furry critters scurry onto these new stamps

Armed guards at US Postal Service facilities, part of multi-year approach to increase security

Vindman Introduces Legislation to Combat Mail Theft and Check Fraud

Postal Service Denies Mail to Wildfire Victims

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/24/26

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/24/26

USPS Lost and Found Returned Less Than 1% of Packages to Customers

Alabama Letter Carrier Charged with Destroying Campaign Mailers

US Postal Service Becomes New Battleground for Voting Rights

Senator Rounds Issues Statement Following Release of USPS OIG Report on South Dakota Mail Service

Congressman Introduces Legislation to Combat Mail Theft and Check Fraud

Clifton postal worker honored for helping save 8-month-old baby's life

Dallas man sentenced to 210 months in federal prison for mailing threats to federal judges and hoax biological weapons to Fort Worth federal courthous



September 24, 2026



USPS employee pleads guilty to stealing gift cards

Two men arrested after stealing packages from UPS in Arkansas

Business pays $1M to resolve claims of overcharging USPS for repairs

St. Louis man admits trying to buy mail for $20K

New USPS Pilot: Amazon PM Delivery

USPS is seeking interns for next summer

USPS statement on mail dumping incident – election mail security

Postal network redesign and mail ballot rejections in the 2026 primaries

Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen

New Reporting Tool Gives Consumers Way to Help U.S. Postal Inspection Service Stamp Out Counterfeit Postage

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/23/26

OIG Investigation Saves USPS Over $3.6 M in Future Fraudulent Payments

Kansas USPS employee pleads guilty to stealing gift cards from mail

Nevada Secretary of State asks lawmakers to help monitor mail ballot processing

California man's parents died in 2020 and 2022. He just received a postcard in the mail from them



September 23, 2026



Ohio mail carrier pens track for David Allan Coe

A Utah postal worker allegedly threw away ballots. DOJ says it justifies a crackdown on mail voting.

IG Cites ‘Schemes’ to Manipulate USPS Customer Service Data Management ‘Pressured’ Some Employees to Go Along

Review of PRC Compliance With the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014 for Fiscal Year 2026

Federal regulations prohibit commercial selling and advertising on USPS property

The legal obligation that explains why the USPS cannot stop losing money

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 9/22/26

USPS Statement on mail dumping incident – election mail security

USPS Management Pressured Some Employees to Go Along With Scheme to Boost Customer Service Data, IG Says

Postal worker threw out 300 mail-in ballots out of self-described ‘laziness,’ DOJ says

Poll: Trust in the U.S. Postal Service delivering mail-in ballots on time has fallen

Former Van Wert postal carrier sentenced for burning mail

Why Black Postal Workers Hold Unbridled Power Over America’s Infrastructure



September 22, 2026



Drivers at DHL Express delivery vendors in Dallas join Teamsters union

NALC files comments on SEC proposed e-delivery regulation

Postal Service Updates for September 2026 S&DC Activations

Plane Narrowly Avoids Hitting Postal Van During Emergency Landing

USPS to begin piloting a proof of concept (POC) called the Marketing Mail Optimized Delivery (MMOD)

USPS OIG – Compensation, Benefits, and Bonus Authority in Calendar Year 2025

‘Mission Forward: Developing Your USPS Career’

This letter carrier came to the aid of a woman who had fallen on her porch

Former Placerville, CA postal employee sentenced to prison for stealing and tampering with the narcotic prescriptions of United States military veterans

USPS recommends 2026 holiday mailing, shipping dates

USPS is still delivering for Dolly

AG candidates differ over Court's mail-in ballot ruling

USPS property is not an employee marketplace

The legal obligation that explains why the USPS cannot stop losing money

From one complaint to dozens: Growing number of Central New Yorkers report missing, opened mail

OIG: Postal Regulatory Commission’s FISMA Compliance for FY 2026 Audit Report

OPM wants more feedback on proposed federal firing overhauls



September 21, 2026



Senators Demand Overhaul of OPM Medical Claims Collection on More Than 8 Million FEHB and PSHB Enrollees

Postal Inspection Service deploys armed guards to Denver ahead of ballot mailing

Mailboxes at Rebuilt Hawaii Homes Sit Empty After Lahaina Wildfire

Denver renters struggle to get mail after USPS stops delivering to complex

USPS: Here’s how to create an emergency supply kit



September 20, 2026



Postal Inspection Service is offering a new reporting system that consumers can use to help combat counterfeit stamp and postage fraud

Fewer Democrats plan risky mail voting for 2026 midterms

USPS Loses $3.1B To Counterfeit Labels As Crackdown Flags Legitimate Packages

GAO: Postal Service Cost Cuts Slowing Mail Delivery



September 19, 2026



Costco expands ultra-fast delivery through DoorDash, Uber

USPS OIG – Tennessee District: Delivery Operations in the Nashville, TN, Area

USPS OIG – Customer Survey Integrity

USPS sends private guards to watch Colorado’s largest postal sorting facility ahead of mail ballots going out

Delivering a Brighter Future: How USPS is Using Solar Energy

USPS fails to meet lowered service standards, GAO finds

Postal worker, former college football player dies in metro Atlanta

Postmasters help after a medical crisis

Postal Employee Arrested for Stealing Winning Lottery Ticket in Florida

Postal Service chief says work stopped on computer system key to Trump effort to limit mail voting

Christmas Cookies Forever stamps now available nationwide

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of his mail-in voting executive order

Postal workers entrusted with ballots, paychecks faked their own customer satisfaction surveys

The customer was trapped for 24 hours

USPS' cost cuts come with a price: Slower mail

State blames mail delivery issues for dozens of ballots from rural Alaska not counting in primary



September 18, 2026



Mutual Benefit Association representative training

USPS to deploy nearly 1,000 armed private security guards at 18 facilities

USPS OIG – Efforts to Mitigate Counterfeit Postage

U.S. Postal Service Celebrates Festival of Lights With New Diwali Stamp

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/17/26

GAO: Cost-Cutting Initiatives and Other Factors Have Contributed to Declining USPS Service Performance

Pensacola Mail Handler Pleads Guilty to Drug and Postal Crimes

GAO: Mail is Taking Longer to Deliver—We Looked at Why



September 17, 2026



NALC mourns the loss of F. John Miller, executive assistant to three NALC presidents

Amazon Shipping’s parcel delivery delights American Eagle Outfitters

Tallahassee postal employee pleads guilty to theft of mail

Florida USPS worker sentenced for destruction of mail

Virginia man sentenced for possession of stolen mail

Former postal workers’ union employee pleads guilty to embezzelment

U.S. Postal Service Chief Is Reportedly So Fed Up He Wants to Quit

USPS network revamp challenges on-time delivery from rural areas

Kwanzaa stamp ceremony

Trump admin violating FOIA by refusing to release USPS whistleblower documents, watchdog says

Family of Chicago letter carrier killed in hit-and-run demands justice

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/16/26

Richmond men sentenced to prison for “card cracking” and stolen mail

USPS: We are looking for young USPS fans

New Berlin man grabbed postal worker, left her Xanax pills

Tallahassee Postal Employee Pleads Guilty to Theft of Mail

Postal workers seek justice after woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Chicago's South Side

Colorado postal carrier robbery comes amid continued concerns about attacks on postal workers

Kavanaugh throws Trump ‘a lifeline’ on mail ballot rules despite Supreme Court loss before midterms

Postal Service ‘Roadeo’ tests big rig drivers near Oklahoma City

Baldwin Park Man Pleads Guilty to Robbing Two USPS Mail Carriers and Unlawfully Possessing Ammunition

USPS employee arrested after tussle with delivery driver over postal service bins

OIG: Upcoming Audit: Processing of Election and Political Mail for the 2026 Midterm Elections



September 16, 2026



Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/15/26

National Hispanic Heritage Month begins

Nearly Half of 1.1 Billion Post Office Transactions Collected No Payment at the Counter

Postal worker removed from office argument by police fails to reopen bias case

USPS rural letter carrier found unresponsive in vehicle in Decatur GA

Former Pennsylvania APWU Employee Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement and Falsification of Union Report

Contract Mail Carrier Sentenced for Delay and Destruction of Mail

U.S. Postal Service offers reward in search for suspect who robbed mail carrier at gunpoint

Former postal worker admits stealing drugs from mail package in Midtown Mobile

Union raises concerns over USPS sorting-machine plan

Trump lost his emergency mail-ballot fight at the Supreme Court then the video revealed what the ruling didn’t touch



September 15, 2026



Supreme Court ruling blocks administration from restricting mail-in ballots

Fresno County letter carrier indicted for failing to deliver mail

Bookkeeper admits to mail fraud on Amazon purchases

Virtual veterans fair is Sept. 27

OPM Seeks Input on Increasing, Decreasing Options in FEHB/PSHB Plans

This letter carrier helped a customer after a bicycle accident

Christmas Cookies stamps first day of issue

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/14/26

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/14/26

Supreme Court’s Ruling on Mail Voting Restrictions -and President Trumps response

Trump unleashes on Supreme Court

Trump calls Supreme Court mail ballot ruling 'big loss for Republicans'

Former California mail carrier indicted for keeping and failing to deliver the mail

Trump slams conservative justices after mail-in voting setback: 'Not the people I interviewed to serve'

5 Strange Facts About Early American Postal Routes



September 14, 2026



National Election Committee clarifies mailing dates

USPS Operation Santa program now accepting letters

President Trump’s Mail Voting Plan Is Coming to a Head. Here’s What to Know

IG Cites Planning, Measurement, Employee Issues in Postal Facility Restructuring

Another judge blocks Trump’s plans to use post office to police mailed ballots

Letter traveled just over a mile -- and somehow took 71 years to return

Mail Truck vs. Mini Cooper



September 13, 2026



Man arrested after taking USPS truck on joyride in South Loop, Chicago

Alameda church letter postmarked in 1955 returned to sender

Why mail ballot uncertainty is growing as deadlines close in

New USPS rural surcharge is discrimination

Co-Defendants Sentenced in Fentanyl Trafficking Conspiracy That Resulted in the Deaths of Three People

New Leadership for OPM’s Healthcare and Insurance Division



September 12, 2026



DHL augments facility’s parcel capacity in northwest Germany

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/11/26

Postal worker, escorted away by police after clash with supervisor, cannot revive claims

Seymour Saferstein has worked at USPS longer than most of his colleagues have been alive.

This stamp salutes the U.S. Coast Guard Academy

Former NY Postal Employee Convicted of Stealing Nearly $1 Million in Tax-Free Federal Disability Benefits

Glendale, CA Man Pleads Guilty to Conspiring to Steal USPS Vehicles and Mail Belonging to More Than 200 Victims

Six Defendants Indicted for Conspiracy to Steal $5.1 Million in Business Checks Supplied by Postal Employee

Audit Flags Operational Gaps That Matter for Rollout of Mail Ballot Changes

Trump plan to limit mail voting hinders Democrats more than GOP, analysis finds

Why many people are skeptical of mail-in voting



September 11, 2026


Patriot's Day



Fly flags at half-staff to honor 9/11 terrorist attack victims

Beloved Martinsburg mail carrier remembered by colleagues

If you get a suspicious email or request, report it

Canada Post unable to ship stamps to U.S. customers

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/10/26

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/10/26

President Trump Honors 9/11 Heroes and Renews America’s Vow to Never Forget

Justices clear path for Trump mail-ballot rules as election officials warn of impossible deadlines

Florida woman sentenced to federal prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud

What It Means to Postal Workers That USPS Is Relying on Employee Retirement Funds to Operate

Appeals court upholds injunction on mail-in ballot postal guidelines ahead of upcoming midterms

This NYC employee evacuated co-workers on 9/11

‘Non-Revenue Transactions’ Adding to USPS Financial Challenges, Says Report

Pappas Fights Back on Trump’s Executive Order Limiting Mail-In Voting

Thousands of letters never arrived in St. Louis. Investigators say they know why

Washington officials urge use of ballot drop boxes amid mail delays

Illegal Immigrant Gets Prison for Bribing Postal Carrier to Deliver Drugs



September 10, 2026



USPS OIG – Assessment of Postal Service’s Network Changes

USPS reissues special cancellation for September

Downtown Lawrence icon ‘Stan the Mailman’ retires after three decades

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/09/26

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/09/26

Florida woman sentenced to prison for conspiracy to commit mail fraud

USPS Ballot Mail Rule: Overview and Potential Impact

U.S. Postal Service Failed to Properly Handle Some Ballots During This Year’s Primary Elections, Audit Finds Baltimore Man Sentenced for Unlawful Possession of Firearm and Stolen Postal Service Key

This Lowrider stamp star shines at the Smithsonian

Mail still found in weeds after postal worker indictment

Ballots discounted for late postmarks surged in Washington and Oregon after Postal Service changes

The U.S. Postal Service will still carry boxes of newborn chickens, ducks, geese, quail and even emus — but they must enter the mail within 24 hours of hatching and be deliverable within 72

Democrats Urge Supreme Court to Block Postal Service Rule Limiting Mail-In Voting

OIG: Our Auditors Assessed Significant Changes USPS Has Made to Its Network



September 9, 2026



Jeep and the U.S. Mail: How the Right-Hand-Drive Jeep Was Born

US Watchdog to Conduct Review of Whistleblower Warning on Mail-In Voting Rules

Postal Service overstepped its powers with mail voting rules, pro-voter groups tell appeals court

USPS To Issue Fentanyl Awareness Semipostal Stamp

USPS OIG – Processing of Election and Political Mail for the 2026 Primary Elections

Defined Benefit Retirement Programs Like FERS Increasingly Rare

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/08/26

E-commerce facilitator ShipStation eyes major global expansion

St. Louis postal worker accused of dumping 30K pieces of mail

The Hatch Act defines limits on political participation

Bronx Man Arrested for Mail Theft

A Mail Voting Fight About Nothing

USPS, states' mail-in voting fight comes to a head

Amazon projects reduced reliance on USPS, UPS for delivery: report

OIG: They Found a Smorgasbord of Drugs in the Pantry — That Was the Beginning of the End



September 8, 2026



New memorandums of understanding and national-level settlements

A retiring mailman received a a warm send off from the community he serviced

She’s enraptured by raptors

Virtual supervisory job fair – Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026

Congressman Bell Tours St. Louis USPS Facility with Postmaster General Steiner and House Oversight Members

Critically injured USPS worker loses leg after being hit by car

Washington mail carrier’s intuition leads police to elderly woman in need of help

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/07/26

Postal Service ‘Roadeo’ is Coming to Norman, OK - Best driver competition is part of national postal logistics symposium

Father and son convicted of premeditated murder of Ohio letter carrier

Alabama’s mail-in ballots go out tomorrow—then what?

20,000 mail-in ballots rejected in Washington's August primary

E-commerce facilitator ShipStation eyes major global expansion

Russian Postal Workers to Arm Themselves With Anti-Drone Weapons



September 7, 2026


Labor Day



Why We Celebrate Labor Day in September—and What the Holiday Actually Means

Trump admin files fresh Supreme Court appeal to let USPS mail ballot rule take effect ahead of midterms ‘Everything was gone’: Southwest Las Vegas victims describe growing mail theft problem

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump’s order limiting mail voting in midterms

DOJ asks Supreme Court for third time to allow mail-in voting rules

Congressman Bell Tours St. Louis USPS Facility with Postmaster General Steiner and House Oversight Members

Don’t Even Think of Voting by Mail in 2026

A 23-year-old mail carrier knocked on the wrong door... then a 17-year-old pulled a .22 and murdered her for no reason

USPS Ballot Move Entirely Within Legal Authority of US Government: Analyst



September 6, 2026



Most Developed Countries Have Banned Mass Mail-in Voting. The United States Must Do the Same

WaPo: Trump is running out of time as he tries to restrict mail voting

DOJ asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s USPS action on mail-in ballots to proceed ahead of midterm elections

Trump administration makes another Supreme Court appeal on mail ballot fight

Trump’s War on Mail-In Ballots Has Voters Baffled. That May Be the Point

White House files another SCOTUS emergency appeal over USPS mail ballot rules

Surveillance video shows man accused of stealing mail in Fort Lauderdale



September 5, 2026



Trump Puts Postal Service At Risk With His Vendetta Against Mail-In Voting, Unions Warn

USPS OIG – Management and Oversight of Non-Revenue Transactions

This employee ensures the Postal Service follows environmental regulations

Statement From U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General David Steiner Regarding Concerns About Ballot Mail for Federal Elections

This Merced Mail Carrier Might Be the Safest Driver in the World

Hawley Presses Postmaster General to Answer for Bonus Payments, Poor Service During St. Louis Visit

USPS worker critically injured after being hit by vehicle in Northeast Philadelphia, police say

Missoula postal workers raise concerns about plans to remove letter-sorting machine

Wagner Thanks Oversight Subcommittee Chair Sessions for Bringing Postmaster General to St. Louis to Address USPS Delivery Malfeasance

Mail in ballot news roundup – 09/04/26

USPS images now grace a line of bags and backpacks

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/04/26

Federal Court Blocks U.S. Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots in November Election

Missoula postal workers raise concerns about plans to remove letter-sorting machine

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



September 4, 2026



Postal Bulletin highlights disaster preparation

Father and Son Convicted for Their Roles in the Murder of a USPS Mail Carrier

September is National Suicide Prevention Month

USPS Honors Rio Linda Letter Carrier Bob Cary with 60-Year Employment Certificate

Judge weighs fate of Trump order as DOJ appeals to Supreme Court

Hawley Presses Postmaster General to Answer for Bonus Payments, Poor Service During St. Louis Visit

Postal worker critically injured in Northeast Philly crash, police say - a driver struck him as he stood behind a postal vehicle collecting mail

Postal Service finalizes election ballot mail portal

US Postal Service Worker Accused of Stealing 7,500 Doses of Opioids From Veterans

USPS offers advice for National Preparedness

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to clear the way for new mail-in voting rule to be implemented Postal Service asks Supreme Court to allow Trump’s mail voting changes



September 3, 2026



OPM taps new healthcare and insurance chief ahead of Open Season

USPS offers advice for National Preparedness Month

USPS Statement on Development of U.S. Federal Ballot Mail Portal

Postal inspector testifies about finding cell phone evidence in letter carrier murder trial

These cafés invite visitors to write letters about their future

MSPB Ends Decades-Old Standards for Appeals on Misconduct Charges

Postal worker accused of stealing package containing $46K worth of sports cards

Why the rushed Postal Service plan for mail-in voting has states in a panic

Map: The States With the Highest Rates of Mail Voting

Labor Day is Sept. 7

Obama-appointed judge ripped for blocking Trump mail-ballot rule: 'Run out the clock'



September 2, 2026



September-October Postal Record

Alzheimer’s stamp takes center stage in September

Sorting and delivery center launch team to wind down

Your boss is watching you

Street preacher raises post office flag, protesting Trump’s order honoring Dolly Parton

Whistleblower claims USPS plan for Trump’s mail voting order could ‘derail’ midterms

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 09/01/26

Democrats Request USPS Inspector General Investigate Alleged Faulty Ballot Screening

Kairik Strehlow, former Treasurer of NALC Branch 1064 was indicted for one count of embezzlement of union funds totaling $7,731 among other charges

Consider the source: What to know about USPS mail-in ballot rule amid whistleblower claims

USPS 'carefully reviewing' whistleblower claim on plan for Trump's mail in voting order

North Carolina becomes first state to send mail ballots as confusion over voting rules persists

Postal inspector testifies about finding cell phone evidence in letter carrier murder trial

USPS is offering TSA PreCheck enrollment



September 1, 2026



UPS reorganization prioritizes global logistics over parcel delivery

A new review of AI use finds the postal industry is still sorting out what works at scale

NYC Post Office to host Sprayground pop-up shop

The Postal Service has always been on the front lines of American democracy

Will Republicans in Congress Torch OSHA’s Heat Standard?

Week 2 of letter carrier murder trial underway in Cleveland

Federal judge won’t lift temporary block on Trump’s anti-mail voting order

‘Not our decision,’ USPS chief says, as agency faces mail-in voting lawsuits and a looming cash crisis once more

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/31/26

Convicted Felon Fraud Promoter Sentenced to Prison for Scheme Involving $6.5 Million in Stolen Checks

Former NY Postmaster Sentenced to 3 Years’ Probation for Money Order Fraud

24 States to Sue US Postal Service Over Mail-in Ballot Restrictions

USPS whistleblower says new mail voting policy hidden from public

USPS Was 60 Years Ahead of the Curve on AI, but Its Size and Legacy Could Hold it Back

USPS whistleblower warns new ballot system could fail

No additional jail time for Baldwin postal worker who had hundreds of letters in home, judge rules

Postal Service work to comply with Trump's executive order is rushed, sloppy, whistleblower contends

There are rules about gifts for co-workers

A new review of AI use finds the postal industry is still sorting out what works at scale

Nebraska Postal Worker Arrested in $46,000 Sports Card Theft



August 31, 2026



‘Not our decision,’ USPS chief says, as agency faces mail-in voting lawsuits and a looming cash crisis once more

SCOTUSblog: Updates on the new birthright citizenship executive order and mail-in ballots

More Mail Ballots Are Arriving Late This Cycle, and They’re Getting Tossed

Soaring Number of Mail Ballots Thrown Out for Lateness Under Trump

White House appeals ruling on mail-in ballot issue

USPS announces 6% rate increase for 2026 peak season

Lincoln, NE U.S. Postal Service Employee Accused of Stealing Valuable Sports Cards

Interested in being a USPS supervisor?

Neighborhood surprises retiring mailman on last day

Mail-In Voting Saga Continues as DOJ Appeals Latest Block



August 30, 2026



Postal Service Rule Could Bar Millions From Voting By Mail

SD postal problems largely unchanged as Congress weighs legislation

OPINION: Supreme Court Just Gave Mail-In Ballot Safeguards a Chance

South Carolina mail-in voting law illegally discriminates, appeals court rules

New Location Chosen For Manhattan Post Office

Concerns about USPS role in elections will be decided in courts

The USPS is more tied to American democracy than you think



August 29, 2026



Canada Post to launch weekend parcel delivery by year’s end

Postal Service Issues Commemorative Stamp Celebrating Eight-Day Jewish Holiday

Trump Postal Service board nominees held up by Republican senator over mail delay concerns

Dolly Parton fans urging US Postal Service to honor her with a stamp

Former postmaster pleads guilty to fraud

Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect

Mail carrier loses tip of finger after being attacked by dog

“It looks like it’s from a Pixar movie”: The Story Behind the Post Office’s New Trucks

Suspect Arrested for 2024 Murder of Letter Carrier Octavia Redmond

Aspiring Rapper Among 3 Defendants Charged with Scheming to Cash More Than $8.1 Million in Stolen Checks

He pulled a customer away from a house fire

U.S. Postal Service appeals order halting mail-in ballot curbs



August 28, 2026



NALC Bulletin

USPS dedicates new Literary Arts stamp

CRS – USPS Ballot Mail Rule: Overview and Potential Impact

This postal clerk went down with the ship

Postal Officials Say Trump’s Mail-Ballot Push Will Create Widespread Errors

This Alaska Post Office celebrated its region’s heritage

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/27/26

Former Kansas postmaster pleads guilty to fraud

Obama Judge Again Blocks Trump Mail Ballot Rule, Even After SCOTUS Decision

Postal worker says she was trapped in bathroom for 24 hours

Judge says states lack time to comply with Trump's new mail voting rules

These stamps do double duty

Over $500K in checks reported stolen from mail sent in several Virginia counties

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on USPS Management of Custodial Workhours



August 27, 2026



Gofo parcel network quickly mushrooms in 2026

From bullet trains to bikes, Amazon delivers in offbeat ways

24 states sue to block new Postal Service rules for mail voting ahead of midterms

Judge lifts second block on Trump’s mail voting order, clears way for legal fight on constitutionality

Seaside postmaster accused of using AI to create and share child abuse images

USPS OIG – Status of North Carolina Post Offices Impacted by the 2024 Hurricanes

Wearing a seat belt saved this employee’s life

Statement from NRLCA President Patrick Pitts on USPS’ Final Rule Governing Federal Ballot Mail

Man charged in shooting that killed U.S. postal worker Octavia Redmond in Chicago in 2024

Salem postal worker marks 50 years of government service

Intralox named 2025 Supplier of the Year by the United States Postal Service

Palo Alto Post Office’s design tells a story

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

US Postal Service says new mail ballot rules tied to Trump order are in effect

Former Postal Worker Indicted for Stealing Mail from Oakdale Post Office

Man accused of ordering teen to kill USPS letter carrier in Chicago, prosecutors say

NYT: Judge Allows Postal Service Effort to Restrict Mail Voting, for Now

NRLCA Statement on USPS' Final Rule Governing Federal Ballot Mail

The Save America Act



August 26, 2026



U.S. Postal Service plans 6% peak season surcharge for parcels

How investigators unearthed a $4.5M check theft scheme at JFK airport

Tennessee man sentenced to 4 years for assaulting USPS employees

Fly flags at half-staff to honor Dolly Parton

Hatch Act Charges Filed against USPS, VA Employees

Roth Conversions Cross $1 Billion 2.9 Million TSP Investors Have Roth Balances

These postcards take global mail to the max

APWU President Jonathan Smith Delivers State of the Union Address

UPS Stopped Carrying 2 Million Amazon Packages a Day. Amazon Still Has to Move Them.

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/25/26

USPS finalizes mail-in voter ballot rule that would give law enforcement voter-linked data
USPS Woes Continue: Health Plans, Be Prepared
Audit Calls on USPS to Strengthen Oversight of Contract Delivery Companies, Personnel



August 25, 2026



NALC statement on Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots

U.S. Postal Service Will be Closed in Observance of Labor Day, September 7

Supreme Court upholds Trump’s order to overhaul mail-in ballots

PRC Denies USPS Motion to Allow January Density Rate Increase

Postal inspectors aren’t being pulled away from mail crime investigations for immigration enforcement, IG reports

USPS to honor Linda McCartney with five stamps

This city carrier does more than deliver packages and mail to her Las Vegas community

Vermont Congressional Delegation Calls on USPS to Address Persistent Shortfalls in Serving Vermonters

This postal employee responded to a collision involving a tractor-trailer

USPS issues rules to block mail-in ballots if states don’t provide lists

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/24/26

USPS carriers stole nearly $24M in checks, shipped them through FedEx

Postal Service blames 'human error' for missing Nevada mail ballots

USPS union leaders claim post office delays mail instead of paying OT

Pasadena Peacock Doing Well After Alleged Attack by Postal Worker

Bryan, TX postal carrier honored for going above and beyond for families along her route

Houston mail carrier among 5 charged in federal theft case pleads not guilty

Supreme Court Hands Trump Sensational Victory Over Postal Voting Restrictions in High-Stakes Midterm Drama

Trump triumphs at SCOTUS - Dems counting on mail-in voting should prepare to panic



August 24, 2026



COVID payments scam led four former USPS employees to prison

U.S. senator from South Dakota subjects Postal Service to multiple pressure points

Houston postal carriers charged in alleged $23 million check-theft scheme

USPS unveils Christmas Cookie Forever stamps



August 23, 2026



NYT: Officials Investigating Mail Carrier in Peacock Assault

USPS moves ahead with mail-in ballot rule despite block from Obama-appointed judge

Trump-aligned mail ballot rules readied for high court decision

Update on OPM’s Retirement Processing Backlog



August 22, 2026



U.S. Postal Service Continues Its Tradition of Celebrating Kwanzaa

Federal JUDGE Issues $8.6 Million Verdict Against USPS for Distracted Driving

Postal Workers convention opening resembles revival meeting

USPS to honor Sarah Orne Jewett with a stamp

South Padre Island residents spoke out over lack of AC at local post office

‘Lack of Monitoring’ Led to $29 Million in Missed Postage, IG Says

Scaled-Back Census Bureau Test Risks Missing Critical Data in 2030

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/21/26

NYT: Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots

US Postal Service rule tightens mail-in voting despite court orders blocking changes

US senator from South Dakota subjects Postal Service to multiple pressure points

OIG: We Looked at the Postal Inspection Service’s Participation in Immigration Operations

'Rural discrimination': How USPS shipping cost increase for rural ZIP codes impacts some small businesses USPS launches new service designed for online marketplace buyers and sellers



August 21, 2026



National Election Committee sets election dates

Postal Service contract drivers faulted for English-language violations

Today marks 40th anniversary of 1986 Edmond Post Office Massacre

USPS Vehicle Safety Week – August 22-28, 2026

USPS OIG – Assessment of Postal Inspection Service’s Participation in Immigration Operations

USPS employees have a duty to protect the mail

How Benjamin Franklin Broke the ‘Glass Ceiling’

USPS OIG – Idaho-Montana-Oregon District: Delivery Operations in the Eugene, OR, Area

Pasadena neighbors outraged after mailman seen on video attacking peacock

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/20/26

Postal Service Says 'There is no place for nepotism at USPS'

Tallahassee Man Indicted for Possession of a Machine Gun & Postal Crimes

Dekalb County, AL contractor accused in multi-million-dollar postal fraud scheme

Bacliff postal employee charged with mail theft in League City

Illinois Leaders Visit the Postal Service to Discuss Ongoing Issues

Postal carrier stops $36,000 crypto scam targeting elderly woman

OIG: USPS Contracts Some Mail Delivery and Collection — We Found Ways to Improve It

Warren mailman murder trial set to start today



August 20, 2026



Home Depot offers nationwide express delivery from local stores

Missouri man sentenced to 84 months for assaulting postal worker

USPS OIG – Evaluation of Contract Delivery Services

Amazon Prime Air drone delivery is expanding to nearly 500 cities and towns this year

The Gates Mills postmaster embezzled money in 2015. Her successor now faces similar charges

Census testing raises confidentiality concerns

Don’t misuse Postal Service vehicles

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/19/26

14 Postal Employees Were Shot and Killed Today In 1986

Postal carrier accused of injuring Pasadena peacock

The Postal Service has long delivered ballots. Increasingly, policymakers want more say in the process

Mail carrier tussles with cops, is Tased

USPS is woven into America’s fabric

Medical emergency kills driver of box truck hauling for Postal Service

OIG: How Are USPS Delivery Operations Doing in the Eugene, OR, Area?



August 19, 2026



Convention workshop presentations available in Members Only portal

Report Questions OPM’s Authority to Access FEHB/PSHB Enrollee Medical Records

NAPS received notice regarding cessation of the Sorting and Delivery Not to Exceed (NTE) launch team

Agencies Must Verify All Family Members Added to Health Plans in Upcoming Open Season

Job Candidate Vetting Process at USPS Improved but Still Has Gaps, Says IG

Postal service ups reward to $250K for information into disappearance of Kierra Coles

NV, NM postmasters use America’s 250th to connect with colleagues, customers

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/18/26

Savannah man sentenced to more than 16 years in federal prison

Iowa Letter Carrier Arrested for Theft

More than 1700 Yakima County ballots didn't meet postal deadline primary election certified

USPS: Do you know what to do if there’s a flood?

Charlotte Titanic Exhibit Honors Postal Clerk’s Sacrifice With Discounts for USPS Workers

U.S. Rep. Randy Fine caught snooping inside home's mailbox

OIG: The Tough Options Facing the Postal Service



August 18, 2026



National Election Committee conducts lottery selection

APWU: Based on the July 2026 Index, the fourth COLA will be 68 cents per hour

USPS Ethics Awareness Week begins

USPS transportation costs climb as it adjusts to UPS contract needs

APWU and USPS Reach New Maintenance Settlements

Processing and Distribution – Updates To: USPS Modernization Through Package Equipment Upgrades in August 2026

USPS OIG – The Tough Options Facing the Postal Service

Mundane DOJ Memo on Post Office Gun Bans Is Actually Bigger Deal Than You Think

Thousands of post offices could close, official warns amid $2.5 billion loss

The Phoenix neighborhood that the post office forgot

Think Twice Before Ignoring Mail That's Misdelivered

Use Postal Service time and property wisely

Postal Center International closing Weston facility, laying off hundreds in Florida, Massachusetts

Two people injured in accident involving mail carrier

Mobile police say mail stolen from 30+ residents found



August 17, 2026



Gainesville Man Sentenced to 144 Months in Federal Prison for Spree of Robberies

Readington Township Man Arrested After Receiving Drugs in the Mail

Amazon deploys drones outside U.S. for 1st time

USPS Ethics Awareness Week begins

Local couple admits to using mail system to traffic drugs

Lawyers seek trial delay in Warren mailman murder case

Marijuana by mail: Georgia cannabis regulators planning to approve delivery



August 16, 2026



Georgia Man Admits to Conspiring to Distribute Fentanyl and to Bank Fraud Crimes

Texas family says mail dispute with carrier has led to months of missing mail

2 people arrested in connection to major mail theft bust spanning 6 Bay Area cities

Wilmer man found guilty in death of popular runner and postal worker



August 15, 2026



Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/14/26

Video: A Message from Your Friendly Local Mail Carrier

Pennsylvania Postal Employees Assisted in Stealing and Selling U.S. Treasury Checks Worth Millions

N.C. postal worker killed on Titanic honored at exhibit

Dooly County postal worker fined over $15,000 for stealing 55 money orders, sentenced to probation, records show

Police Say They Rigged Apartment Mailboxes With ‘Dummy’ Locks, Then Used Stolen Identities to Get Credit Cards

Video: Ohio Mailman Gets Arrested after Stealing $2M in Checks

After house fire killed two of her dogs, friend sets up GoFundMe for USPS worker’s vet bills

USPS: This heat is no joke - What do you know about staying safe when working in extreme temperatures?



August 14, 2026



After Years Of Deliveries, Silver Spring Mailman ‘Mr. Fields’ Is Getting One Of His Own

Amazon Driver Dies After Being Found ‘Unresponsive’ Inside Van at Delivery Stop

What Do We Want from the US Postal Service?

As USPS Inspector General lays out historic cuts, NALC convention votes against workers’ right to strike

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/13/26

Washington, DC Man Sentenced for String of Armed Postal-Carrier Robberies in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC

Why are many rural Oregon and Washington residents paying for PO Boxes that are supposed to be free? Justice Department Says You Can Carry for Self-Defense in a Post Office, and the Postal Service Ban Cannot Be Enforced

Buffalo Township police honor postal clerk for preventing three scams

30 years after death of Vancouver postal worker, Mexican citizen charged with murder

$50K Lotto Win Claimed By Aberdeen Postal Employee

Use eDispose to acquire, redistribute or dispose of USPS items

Willem Dafoe Shines as a Postal Worker and Poet in the Luminous Late Fame

USPS warning: Thousands of post offices could close, officials say



August 13, 2026



Could a Visible Police Presence Be Part of the Solution Mix for the USPS?

Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi – Postmaster General Steiner must resign

New video spotlights Postal Pulse results

Informed Delivery Mobile app gets a boost

New Orleans Mail Handler Guilty of Mail Theft

New York Resident Admits to Racketeering - including attempted murder, kidnapping, robbery of USPS mail carriers, and wire fraud in furtherance of a scheme to steal mail

NPMHU: 2025 Contract Update #16

Man charged with stealing postal key at gunpoint

OIG: Missed Our USPS Financial Gap White Paper? Catch the Digital Story

Postal Service to issue commemorative stamp for U.S. Coast Guard Academy milestone

Where USPS could benefit the most from AI

Postal store manager says she's intercepted large shipments of cash as Buffalo Township police warn of scams



August 12, 2026



Election committee appointed

Kroger taps digital retail expert to lead e-commerce push

Judge again blocks US Postal Service from restricting mail-in voting

Mailin’ It! Podcast – The Gold Rush, Railroads & the Mail: Connecting the Frontier

Postman snags winning $50,000 Pick 5 ticket in Maryland

The 888-EMERGNC national hotline provides up-to-date information

‘Postcard from heaven’: California man gets mail from late parents 26 years later

A retail associate’s suspicions confirmed counterfeit postage

USPS Threatens Post Office Closures, Price Hikes

Charlotte Man Sentenced to Prison for Using U.S. Postal Service Arrow Keys to Steal $963,000

Heat Kills Hundreds of Workers Each Year. A Postal Carrier Was One

Federal judge, Judge Indira Talwani, rules postal service will not decide ballots

Trump administration again urges US Supreme Court intervention on mail ballots

When Pandemic Aid Turned into Postal Crime

Rounds says South Dakota postal employees were asked to hide mail ahead of federal inspection Congressional inaction led to Postal Service problems

The Hill says - Postmaster General Steiner must resign



August 11, 2026



Colis Privé expands last-mile delivery business into Spain and Portugal

Analyst: UPS-Teamsters 2028 showdown will unleash parcel industry tsunami

Police arrest USPS employee involved in deadly Hell’s Kitchen hit and run

Curtis, Van Hollen Introduce Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis, Strengthen USPS

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/10/26

Sen. Rounds accuses USPS executives of hiding issues, giving themselves bonuses

Strong on Senate Introduction of PERFORM ACT: ‘Alabama Stands United Time for USPS to Deliver’

Congress Faces Mail Ballot Authority Showdown

Michigan man accused of threatening, directing racial slurs at mail carrier pleads guilty

Lawmakers want Postal Service bonuses tied to delivery performance
Postal Service Bill: Late & Misguided
Fergus Falls, MN Man Arrested for Threatening to Shoot Mail Carriers That Walked on His Lawn



August 10, 2026



Senate Zip code changes would cause “irreparable harm,” postal chief says

US Postal Service driver arrested for killing Manhattan pedestrian in hit-run

Authorities, Bystander Rescue Postal Worker from Mail Truck Engulfed in Flames

Senate Zip code changes would cause “irreparable harm,” postal chief says

Supreme Court faces plea to block Trump mail-in ballot rules

Investigation underway into suspicious USPS truck trespassing in rural Blaine County

A 23-year-old mail carrier knocked on the wrong door... then a 17-year-old pulled a .22 and murdered her for no reason



August 9, 2026



USPS Prioritizes Revenue over Volume

USPS reports $2.5B loss in third quarter as financial woes persist

USPS to seek money from Congress to boost strained finances

Southwest Las Vegas residents say stolen USPS master key led to 10 days of missing mail

Pedestrian fatally struck by USPS truck in Manhattan, police sources say

USPS truck fatally strikes man and flees scene as NYC sees 2 deadly hit-and-runs overnight

US Postal Service mail carrier suspected of mail, identity theft is arrested in Riverside County



August 8, 2026



Senators Introduce Legislation to Combat Affordable Housing Crisis, Strengthen USPS

Police search for USPS driver after man killed in Hell's Kitchen hit-and-run

Bay Area postal workers attacked days apart as feds offer $150K rewards

Police Arrest USPS Mail Carrier for Alleged Mail, Identity Theft

New parcel surcharge helps Postal Service reach $20B in revenue

North Carolina ranked in bottom 10 in country in postal service on-time performance

San Leandro postal worker punched by stranger in unprovoked attack



August 7, 2026



Remarks by Postmaster General David Steiner at the Aug. 7, 2026, USPS Board of Governors Meeting

USPS issues Diagonal U.S. Flag Stamped Envelope

USPS reports third-quarter financial results

A postal worker’s $2M gift reveals a life rooted in Bloomington

USPS to Seek Money From Congress to Boost Strained Finances

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/07/26

MAIL-IN DISPUTE: Indiana backs Trump in expanding USPS election role other states decry federal overreach Hawley bill to ban US Postal Service leader bonuses advances in Senate
Six arrested in Texas mail theft and fraud investigation
Willem Dafoe Shines as a Postal Worker and Poet in the Luminous Late Fame
Judge denies defense motions in postal worker killing
OIG: Our Capping Report on Mail Delivery Operations for Miami and the Florida 3 District Is In



August 6, 2026



A marriage of true minds – John and Abigail Adams’s letters are a glimpse into Colonial America

How big is the US Postal Service? Among the largest in business or government

Judge won’t suppress evidence in Warren mailman murder case

Is your area at risk for wildfires? USPS urges employees to plan ahead for evacuations

USPS Retirement Liabilities Surge as FERS Freeze and Health Fund Decline Raise Stakes

Hawley Bill Banning Bonuses for Postmaster General Passes Committee

USPS exploring AI in hiring, but reassures humans won’t soon be replaced

Four Operational Paths for USPS and What That Could Mean for Postal Employees

Krishnamoorthi Calls for Removal of Postmaster General Over Effort to Implement Trump’s Election Mail Executive Order Federal Courts Have Twice Held Violates the Constitution

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

This letter carrier was catfished

New PRC Complaint Says USPS Must Seek Advisory Opinion Before Changing Ballot Mail Rules

Postal IG Flags Management Practices at Lower Performing Sites

West Coast Parcel, Bluegrass Bust

Four Operational Paths for USPS and What That Could Mean for Postal Employees

Postal worker airlifted with serious injuries after multi-vehicle crash in Paris, TX

Two arrested after 2 lbs of meth found being shipped through postal service in Visalia

State lawmakers, rural leaders urged senators to protect reliable rural postal service

Mail Thief Targets Kinston Homeless Shelter, Police Hunt Suspect

$300,000 in rewards offered after attacks on 2 Bay Area postal workers



August 5, 2026



Christmas Cookie Stamp Designs for the Holidays

USPS OIG – Postal Applications of Artificial Intelligence

PERF, EAP available to employees affected by disasters

OPM Launches Site for Accessing Employee Records After Separation

Trump Administration Is Undoing Plans to Boost Workplace Heat Protections

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes – 08/04/26

74th Biennial Convention livestream and Convention Chronicle

Postmaster General fights against bill that would restrict his bonus

USPS worker attacked outside San Leandro post office

Election Day ballots recovered from Scottsdale mail theft case

Senate Committee to Vote on Postal, FEMA Oversight Measures

Flatwoods West Virginia Woman Sentenced for Meth Trafficking Through U.S. Mail

Baton Rouge Man Sentenced to 48 Months in Federal Prison for Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud and Theft of Mail

Tallahassee Postal Employee Indicted for Theft of Mail

Postal IG Flags Management Practices at Lower Performing Sites

Florida Rural Mail Carrier Pleads Guilty to Delay or Destruction of Mail

Three Arrested for Conspiracy to Commit Mail Fraud

USPS offers advice for employees to beat the heat

NPMHU: One of your members could unlock $40K

Postal worker injured in Georgia crash while delivering package, troopers say

OIG: Postal Applications of Artificial Intelligence

OIG: Give Us Your Thoughts on Making Domestic Mail Insurance Claims



August 4, 2026



74th Biennial Convention Livestream

OPM breach victims could get identity protection for life

USPS Adjusts Spokane Operations Due to Wildfire Impacts

Beloved Blue Island mail carrier gets big send-off after 39 1/2 years

Salem Lakes Postal Worker Accused of Threatening to Kill Co-Workers, Dogs

USPS driver rescued after mail van gets stranded in New York floodwaters

This carrier helped a woman who had a broken leg

Mail thefts, robberies, fraud and other postal crimes -08/03/26

Arizona man pleads guilty to distributing illegal pills by mail

USPS letter carrier pleads guilty to destroying mail

Florida postal employee indicted for mail theft

3 arrested for conspiracy to commit mail fraud

Louisiana man sentenced to 48 months for bank fraud, mail

USPS policy and federal ethics laws prohibit gambling in the workplace

Norfolk man faces charges tied to postal worker drug and mail theft scheme

Tuberville, Britt back Strong’s effort with Senate introduction of USPS reform bill

USPS Worker Goes Viral After Finding a Creative Place to Hide Customer’s Package — ‘Usually I Don’t Leave Stuff at the Front’

This letter carrier helped a customer get new medals

Mutual Swaps



August 3, 2026



Dublin Post Office Killer Who Murdered Two USPS Managers is Asking to be Released from Federal Psychiatric Facility

Former New Jersey Postal Employee Admits to Repeatedly Burglarizing Post Offices to Steal Mail

Illinois Congressman Calls for Removal of Postmaster General Over Effort to Implement Trump's Election Mail Executive Order

Alabama Senators Britt, Tuberville introduce postmaster general accountability bill, backed by Alabama’s delegation

Postal Service says it will not deliver ballots if states refuse to turn over voter lists under Trump proposal Man used master keys to ransack several Charlotte apartment mailbox kiosks, police say

This Post Office In India Doesn't Stand On Land, It Floats

Supreme Court handed a midnight election bombshell

Australia military base gets mobile post office during war games​



August 2, 2026



NARFE: OPM Replaces Retirement Services Email Address with Support Center Link

NARFE Presses OPM to Strengthen Privacy Protections for FEHB and PSHB Claims Data

Letter carrier shot while driving postal vehicle near Canal and W. Main streets, police say

CA man arrested in Scottsdale after postal inspectors catch him stealing mail, election ballots

A Postal Worker Panicked When USPS Suspended Its Pension Payments. His Social Security Check Is the One Piece That's Separate

Couple get federal prison for mail theft in Pacific Beach



August 1, 2026



Amazon ramps up delivery speed, robotics roll out

Former Kansas USPS mail carrier stole mail meant for delivery

Postal inspector ‘well aware’ of mail theft at Shallowford Rd. post office

Her customer fell out of a car

Nearly 3,000 mail-in ballots affected by Wyandotte County address error