Two defendants sentenced to federal prison for theft of mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Augusta

Two defendants sentenced to federal prison for theft of mail, bank fraud and identity theft in Augusta

SAVANNAH, Georgia: 6/10/26 – A federal judge has ordered two defendants to be confined in federal prison after conviction for mail theft, bank fraud and identity theft. The sentences were imposed by U.S. District Court Judge J. Randal Hall and announced by Margaret E. “Meg” Heap, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Georgia. Joshua […]

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

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — 6/10/26 – U.S. Representative Jill N. Tokuda (HI-02) sent a letter to Postmaster General David Steiner opposing a proposed U.S. Postal Service (USPS) rule that would allow handguns to be mailed directly to individuals. Rep. Tokuda, alongside Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) and 74 other Member of Congress is urging the Postal Service […]

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

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

Postal Service and Ralph Lauren dedicate American Icons in unveiling ceremony               NEW YORK — 6/9/26 – The U.S. Postal Service today honored the nation’s 250th anniversary with American Icons, a collection of 13 commemorative stamps curated by legendary American designer Ralph Lauren. The stamp pane features 13 photographs […]

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

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

GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – 6/8/26 – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Timothy VerHey, announced that a federal jury convicted Cordairo Aqtavian Lambert, age 39 of Grand Rapids, Michigan, of possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute. The investigation into Lambert began in July 2024 after postal inspectors in Arizona seized and searched […]

Former Tallahassee Postal Employee & Accomplice Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes

Former Tallahassee Postal Employee & Accomplice Plead Guilty to Federal Crimes

Tallahassee, Florida –6/8/26 – Taija Avion Smith, 25, and Jaheed Anthony Williams, 24, both of Tallahassee, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court to conspiracy to commit mail theft, theft of a mail key, bank fraud conspiracy, and multiple counts of aggravated identity theft. Williams also pleaded guilty to 14 counts of bank fraud. The plea […]

Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat

Hearing Wrap Up: USPS Needs Reform to Stay Financially Afloat

WASHINGTON—6/5/26 – Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Government Operations held a hearing with the Commissioners of the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) to build on the Subcommittee’s broader work examining the U.S. Postal Service’s (USPS) ongoing financial challenges and identifying ways to improve service and increase revenue. In the hearing, members heard from PRC Commissioners about steps being […]

DHL eCommerce, USPS enter exclusive last-mile contract

DHL eCommerce, USPS enter exclusive last-mile contract

The multiyear agreement is valued at more than $10 billion for parcel delivery USPS News Link – 6/4/26 – DHL eCommerce recently announced an exclusive, multiyear deal with the Postal Service for last-mile parcel delivery in the United States. The contract is the longest in the 25-year relationship between the two organizations and is valued […]