WATCH: USPS head says mail ballots could be withheld without voter rolls under proposed rule
WATCH: USPS head says mail ballots could be withheld without voter rolls under proposed rule
Comment on Proposed Rule Amending the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service
The Hon. J. Kenneth Blackwell Chair, Secure Elections America First Policy Institute Dale Kennedy Director Product Classification United States Postal Service 475 L’Enfant Plaza SW, Room 4446 Washington, D.C., 20260-5015 June 25, 2026 RE: Proposed rule amending the Mailing Standards of the United States Postal Service, Domestic Mail Manual (DMM) regarding the transmission of mail-in or absentee ballots […]
One Unsecured Dog Can Stop Mail Delivery for Your Entire Block: Why Sacramento Streets Are in Danger of Losing Delivery
California Ranks #1 in Dog Attacks on Postal Carriers; Sacramento Among Top 20 Cities SACRAMENTO, CA – California leads the nation in dog attacks on postal employees with 673 incidents in 2025 – nearly double the next closest state. Sacramento ranked 16th worst among U.S. cities with 21 letter carriers attacked last year. Nationwide, more than […]
USPS Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary with Commemorative Initiatives and Merchandise
WASHINGTON — 6/11/26 – The United States Postal Service is proud to join in the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. To honor this milestone, the Postal Service is encouraging customers to visit the many Post Offices from 1776* that are still open today, and explore other opportunities to celebrate. For 250 years, the Postal […]
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 […]
USPS Prepares for the East 116 Street Festival – a cultural street celebration, dedicated to Puerto Rican and Hispanic heritage
NYC Collection Boxes in the Area Receive Temporary Seal / Removal NEW YORK – 6/5/26 – In the interest of safety and security, postal officials will temporarily seal or remove Postal Service collection boxes on Friday, June 12, in New York City. The familiar blue collection boxes will be inaccessible until they are reopened on […]
U.S. Postal Service will be closed in observance of Juneteenth, June 19
Self-service options are available in many retail lobbies when Post Offices are closed WASHINGTON — 6/5/26 – The U.S. Postal Service will observe Juneteenth on Friday, June 19. All Post Office locations will be closed. Regular mail delivery and retail services will resume on Saturday, June 20. Customers are reminded that when Post Offices are […]
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 […]
USPS Heat Illness Prevention Program requirements to be released
The Postal Service is preparing to launch this year’s Heat Illness Prevention Program to help employees recognize, prevent and respond to heat-related illnesses while working in hot weather. The program includes updated training and guidance focusing on proper hydration, early symptom recognition and the importance of preventative measures. Mandatory Heat Illness Prevention Program training will […]
DHL eCommerce and USPS enter $10 billion – plus, long-term exclusive agreement
DHL eCommerce reaffirms exclusivity with its relationship with USPS for last-mile delivery in the United States Expanding the collaboration allows DHL eCommerce to strengthen its U.S. market position by fully leveraging its state-of-the-art first- and middle-mile network WESTON, FL 5/28/26 – DHL eCommerce announced a new exclusive multi-year contract with the United States Postal Service […]