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Trump expected to take control of USPS, fire postal board, officials say

Donald Trump stated he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department, indicating an executive branch takeover of the agency.
He described the Postal Service as a 'tremendous loser for this country' and emphasized the need to stop losses at the agency.
Trump has criticized the Postal Service since his first term and previously threatened to block COVID-19 relief unless rates were increased.
He mentioned considering privatization due to competition faced from companies like Amazon, UPS, and FedEx.

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Union representing postal workers fires back after Trump hints at changes coming to USPS

The National Association of Letter Carriers is planning a rally Monday afternoon near the Capitol building

1 day ago·Washington, United States

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Inc.

The Postal Service’s History Amid Trump’s Threats to Change It

Trump has mused about privatizing the postal service.

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Denver Post

Trump says he may take control of the U.S. Postal Service. Here’s what to know

PHILADELPHIA — President Donald Trump on Friday said he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would be an executive branch takeover of the agency, which has operated as an independent entity since 1970. “We want to have a post office that works well and doesn’t lose massive amounts of money,” Trump said. “We’re thinking about doing that. And it’ll be a form of a merger, but it’ll remain the Postal S…

1 day ago·Denver, United States

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KESQ

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Trump wants to reform the US Postal Service. Here's what it will mean for your deliveries

By Chris Isidore, CNN President Donald Trump said he is looking to change the U.S. Postal Service (USPS), including giving the Secretary of Commerce authority over what has been an independent organization for more than 50 years. This bill could be a first step towards privatization that could alter the way Americans receive essential deliveries, including online purchases, prescription drugs, checks and ballots by mail. The Washington Post firs…

1 day ago

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WLKY

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Trump wants control of the US Postal Service. Here's what to know

President Donald Trump says he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would amount to an executive branch takeover of the independent agency.

1 day ago·Louisville, United States

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