Cotton to Blanche: Investigate Chinese-Controlled Delivery Networks Washington, D.C. — 5/21/26 – Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging an investigation into Chinese-controlled third-party logistics networks. Chinese-controlled delivery networks undercut American operators while collecting sensitive data on addresses, businesses, and critical infrastructure. In part, Senator Cotton wrote: “I […]
Washington, D.C. – 5/20/26 – United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) called on the Inspector General of the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to conduct much-needed oversight regarding the long-term delays and lack of transparency in repairing and restoring the Brookdale and Almaden Valley Post Offices. The Brookdale Office has been closed since December 2024 and the […]
Baltimore, Maryland – 5/20/26 – A former postal employee pled guilty in federal court to charges connected to a check-fraud scheme. Derrick Stewart, 34, of Baltimore, Maryland, pled guilty to federal mail theft by a postal employee, wire fraud, and aggravated identity theft stemming from conduct while he worked as a clerk at a mail […]
Washington, D.C. – 5/14/26 – Congresswoman Ann Wagner (R-MO) released the following statement after she called for an FBI investigation into allegations from the Madison County, IL Sheriff’s Office of criminal mail theft and check washing connected to USPS processing facilities in the St. Louis region. “These are serious allegations that demand swift action from federal […]
Memphis, TN – 5/14/26 – On May 8, 2026, United States District Judge Thomas L. Parker sentenced Lakita Carroll, 46, to three and a half years in prison for her role in a conspiracy to commit bank fraud. On April 15, 2026, Judge Parker sentenced Carroll’s son, Marshun Lewis, 25, to 42 years in prison for committing a […]
5/11/26 – As a matter of general interest, the Postal Service filed notice with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) today to adjust some prices on some domestic competitive package and service offerings. Pending favorable review and comments from the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC}, these price changes and adjustments will take effect on July 12. Changes […]
These stamps feature bald eagles at different stages of life USPS News Link – 5/14/26 – The Postal Service will release its Bald Eagle: Hatchling to Adult stamps on Thursday, May 14. Congress adopted the bald eagle as America’s national symbol in 1782. It is the centerpiece of the nation’s great seal — and it […]
On April 20, 2026, in the Superior Court of Howard County, Indiana, Samantha Zirkle, former Treasurer of National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) Branch 533 (located in Kokomo, Ind.), pleaded guilty to one count of theft, a level 5 felony, valued at $50,000 or more, in violation of Indiana Code 35-43-4-2(a)(2)(A). Zirkle was then sentenced […]
On April 16, 2026, in the United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, Columbia Division, LaTanya Gadson, former President of American Postal Workers Union (APWU) Local 795 (located in Sumter, S.C.), was sentenced to five years of probation. Gadson was also ordered to pay $11,474 in restitution and a $25 assessment. On […]
5/13/26 – A Chander, Arizona man was sentenced for conspiracy to distribute heroin and fentanyl. U.S. Attorney Darin Smith announced that Zakary Faccio, 35, will serve 67 months’ imprisonment, followed by four years of supervised release. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Scott W. Skavdahl on May 5. Faccio was remanded to […]
