At the sentencing hearing, the government presented evidence that Thompson used the United States Mail in an attempt to obtain fentanyl and cocaine for distribution.

But the IG is anticipating OPM may face challenges during the program’s inaugural Open Season. The new IG report says the tight timeline for launching the program could strain OPM’s resources and staff.

A status report on the USPS Delivering for America initiative says the program has stabilized the workforce and has improved hiring, career development and working conditions.

“Tristan was a pillar to his community, giving back by delivering mail to the same community he grew up in,” Brandon Thomas wrote. He added that Tristan Thomas was “quirky, boisterous, lovable, vibrant and had a presence about him that brought a smile to many.”

Congressmen Jared Golden (ME-02) and August Pfluger (TX-11) today introduced the bipartisan Postmaster General Reform Act, which would establish term limits for the United States Postal Service’s (USPS) postmaster general and require nominations to be confirmed by the Senate.

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Postal Service announced its recommended mailing and shipping dates for holiday mail and packages today.

5,000 charities are participating in this year’s campaign, which is spotlighting several cause areas to help focus giving. These include disaster relief, global health, child and family support, the arts, community improvement, ending poverty, and food and nutrition, among others.

In this episode of Mailin’ It!, hosts Karla Kirby and Jonathan Castillo continue their True Crimes series with a gripping account of a romance scam that turned fatal. R

The Postal Service wants employees to remember the rules surrounding the Hatch Act as the election approaches.

The Postal Service, more than three years into a 10-year reform plan, is seeking a higher borrowing limit with the Treasury Department to sustain its infrastructure upgrades.

Elizabeth A. Struble, postmaster of the White Mills Post Office, was killed Saturday, Oct. 5, driving east toward Hawley, after being struck by an SUV on Route 6. The driver of this vehicle was apprehended after fleeing on foot, Hawley Borough Police said, and is facing felony charges.

The U.S. Postal Service is moving forward with a plan to slow down delivery for a relatively small portion of mail, telling its regulator the changes would save nearly $4 billion annually and better reflect the evolving nature of mail usage.