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

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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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…

4 hours 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…

6 hours 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.

11 hours ago·Louisville, United States

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USA Today

What could happen if Trump orders takeover of troubled US Postal Service?

Despite years of financial problems and stiff losses, the Postal Service ranks high in popularity among Americans.

12 hours ago·United States

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MSNBC

Trump to put Postal Service on the chopping block: report

Donald Trump will reportedly pick up where he left off in his first term with a renewed attack on the Postal Service, according to new reporting in the Washington Post. Jacob Bogage, congressional economics correspondent for the Washington Post, talks with Rachel Maddow about what is expected.

16 hours ago·United States

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DNyuz

Postal Service braces for potential takeover by Commerce Department

WASHINGTON — The Board of Governors of the U.S. Postal Service is bracing for an attempted takeover by the Trump administration and has retained outside counsel to fight any executive order to that effect, according to two sources with knowledge of the board’s plans. The board’s nine members, who are appointed by the president and confirmed by the Senate, held an emergency meeting after the Senate confirmed Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary …

18 hours ago

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