Trump's mail-in voting agenda revealed ProPublica reveals the extent of the White House’s role in trying to dictate how mail-in ballots are processed Salon · Sep 29
Postmaster General breaks silence on Trump’s failed mail voting crackdown Trump’s efforts to largely eradicate mail voting turned the postal service into an unlikely arbiter of who is eligible to vote The Independent UK · Sep 18
US judge again blocks Postal Service's mail-in voting restrictions A federal judge has extended a ban on a new Postal Service rule. This rule would have tightened mail-in voting requirements before elections. The judge stated that only Congress can alter election laws. The administration has filed a notice of appeal regarding this decision. The Postal Service stated it will… The Economic Times · Sep 5
USPS Prices Are Up in 2026 — And Thousands of Post Offices Could Be at Risk Mailing a birthday card, paying a bill by mail, or shipping a package costs more than it did at the beginning of the year, and... Saving Advice · Aug 17
‘A horrible nightmare’: the shocking story of the eBay harassment scandal Jaw-dropping documentary Whatever It Takes details an aggressive stalking campaign targeted towards a couple whose reporting criticized the tech company The Guardian - US · Aug 11
eBay to pay $56 million to settle harassment lawsuit brought by US couple E-commerce company eBay and several former senior executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a civil lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts couple who alleged they were targeted in a sustained campaign of harassment and cyberstalking after publishing critical coverage of the company, The Financial Times reported. The Times of India · Jul 30
eBay to Pay $50M Settlement After Former Employees Sent Live Cockroaches and a Bloody Pig Mask to Silence Journalists eBay settles a $50 million harassment lawsuit with journalists David and Ina Steiner, ending a six-year intimidation campaign. The case highlights the need to protect journalistic freedom and accountability. International Business Times UK · Jul 29
Appeals Court Rules USPS Will Suffer 'Irreparable Harm' if Prevented From Blocking Ballots A federal appeals court has allowed the USPS to move forward with a new mail‑in ballot delivery rule ahead of the US midterms, warning the agency would suffer 'irreparable harm' if blocked. International Business Times UK · Jul 19
U.S. district judges in Massachusetts block sections of two Trump executive orders on voting Judges in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts have blocked two of President Donald Trump’s (R) executive orders related to elections and voting in the past week. Ballotpedia · Jun 29
Postmaster General David Steiner Warns USPS Will Refuse to Deliver Mail Ballots Unless States Hand Over Voter Rolls USPS Postmaster General David Steiner defends a controversial regulation requiring states to submit absentee voter lists, sparking legal challenges and political debate over election integrity. International Business Times UK · Jun 25
USPS, DHL partner in a $10 billion 'last-mile' delivery agreement The United States Postal Service is announcing a $10 billion deal to provide "last-mile" package delivery services for DHL eCommerce, an arm of German package services provider DHL AAP · May 28
USPS announces another cut and stamp price increase amid funding crisis Officials have warned the USPS is on course to run out of cash by around February 2027 The Independent UK · Apr 9
USPS seeks a temporary 8% charge on Priority Mail and other products to offset transportation costs The U.S. Postal Service is seeking a temporary 8% extra charge on some of its most used shipping products to cover rising transportation costs The Independent UK · Mar 25
US Postal Service to introduce 8% fuel surcharge on packages Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027 The Guardian - US · Mar 25
International Business Times UK · Mar 25 USPS Imposes First-Ever 8% 'Fuel Fee' On Packages — Americans Hit As Middle East Tensions Send Costs Soaring The USPS will impose an 8% fuel surcharge on packages starting April 2026, marking a significant shift in its pricing model amid rising fuel costs.
The Independent UK · Mar 23 Bureau plans to use mail carriers in census test already facing criticism The U.S. Census Bureau is planning to use postal carriers as census takers for a pilot program in two southern cities
Axios · Mar 18 USPS warning raises stakes for mail-order prescriptions, higher postage prices The U.S. Postal Service is staring down a cash crunch within a year as its biggest customer, Amazon, prepares to scale back deliveries.
The Independent UK · Mar 18 USPS is struggling to stay afloat — and Amazon’s major delivery changes won’t help Nearly 15 percent of packages delivered by USPS in 2025 came from Amazon, providing some stability for the agency, which has long operated at a loss and is running out of cash
The Guardian - US · Mar 18 US postal service will run out of money by February 2027, says agency chief Postmaster general David Steiner has called for change to federal law that caps USPS’s borrowing at $15bn
We Got This Covered · Mar 17 Snow, rain, heat, or gloom didn’t stop the United States Postal Service, but Congress might The internet is a slow killer, but Congress holds all the financial power right now.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 US Postal Service expects to run out of cash in a year without help from Congress, postmaster says The U.S. Postal Service is on track to run out of cash within a year unless Congress lets it borrow more
International Business Times UK · Feb 28 Former eBay Inc. Employees Settle After Allegedly Terrorizing Massachusetts Couple With 'Bizarre' Live Insect Deliveries eBay has settled a lawsuit with a Massachusetts couple who were victims of a corporate harassment campaign, revealing a toxic culture within the company.
The Independent UK · Feb 26 eBay strikes a deal with couple who claimed in $500m lawsuit that tech giant sent them cockroaches and funeral wreaths Seven former eBay employees pleaded guilty to criminal charges over the 2019 harassment
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025 Postal service plans to open last-mile delivery network to more shippers in money-raising move The U.S. Postal Service says it intends to open its “last-mile” delivery network to large and small shippers, expanding beyond current arrangements with giants such as Amazon and UPS
International Business Times UK · Nov 19, 2025 USPS In Trouble As Agency Experienced Net Loss Of $9 Billion In Fiscal 2025 - How Will This Affect Holiday Deliveries? USPS posts a £5.9B ($9B) loss for 2025 amid modernisation backlash and delivery delays. Can reforms rescue holiday mail? Key insights on service cuts and price hikes.