Mail delivery slowdown: USPS to slow delivery starting Friday
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy's 10-year plan is aimed at cutting costs. Critics call it "disastrous."
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U.S. Postal Service slows delivery
Beginning October 1, the U.S. Postal Service is slowing down delivery services to cut costs. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Washington on the changes, which could have consequences for the millions of Americans who rely on the service to deliver medication or checks.
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New York Magazine national correspondent Gabriel Debenedetti joins "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the politics of the week, including the presumptive democratic presidential ticket of Joe Biden and Kamala Harris and President Trump's criticisms of mail-in voting.
Brace for higher stamp prices in August — and slower delivery
Stamp prices will rise to 58 cents from 55 cents in August. Meanwhile, regulators warn about a plan to slow delivery.
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy investigation
The FBI is investigating allegations of possible political fundraising violations by Postmaster General Louis DeJoy when he worked in the private sector. CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano reports.
USPS says stamp prices will rise this summer under DeJoy plan
Postmaster Louis DeJoy said the "rational" price increase is part of his plan to strengthen the postal service's finances.
USPS delivery is worsening, with 1 in 5 letters delivered late
Postmaster Louis DeJoy blames issues that "plague" the USPS, causing late deliveries for 20% of all first-class mail.
Postmaster general says USPS must slow delivery to stay afloat
Postmaster Louis DeJoy said his plan will stanch billions in losses. Critics cite "deep concerns" about slower delivery.
USPS plans to cut hours and lengthen delivery times
The postmaster general's plan calls for slowing delivery for first-class mail and cutting operating hours for some post offices. Kris Van Cleave takes a look.
Postal service workers not a priority for COVID-19 shots
Most states have ignored a federal panel's guidance to quickly immunize USPS employees against the coronavirus.
Biden announces 3 nominees to Postal Service board
Biden's nominees will diversify the board and perhaps provide enough votes to oust current Postmaster General Louis DeJoy.
USPS may slow down first-class mail
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy apologized for holiday shipping delays, but told House lawmakers that his strategic plan may further slow down first-class mail service.
USPS says Oshkosh will build many as 165,000 new mail trucks
The new vehicles, part of USPS' goal to be more environmentally friendly, are getting mixed reviews for looks.
More than one million packages will not reach their destination this Christmas
Retailers like Amazon are still offering overnight deliveries on thousands of items for Christmas Day.
COVID among issues causing shipping delays
The Postal Service says it's working around the clock to ease the backlog as complaints rise about shipping delays during the holidays. Janet Shamlian reports.
Shipping gridlock delays millions of holiday packages
Shoppers are growing frustrated as they learn many packages won't be delivered in time for Christmas. Janet Shamlian has the latest on the delays.
Tips for holiday shopping and shipping
Last-minute shoppers are running out of time for guaranteed delivery ahead of Christmas. Ted Rossman, an industry analyst at CreditCards.com, joins CBSN to discuss some tips and tricks for shoppers to make sure their gifts are wrapped and ready ahead of the holidays.
Vaccine rollout adds to holiday shipping load
A record influx of mail is threatening to overwhelm delivery companies. Janet Shamlian has more.
USPS ordered to check facilities for mail-in ballots
A federal judge has ordered the Postal Service to perform twice-daily searches of its facilities for ballots that were sent in on time but still haven't been delivered.
Michigan AG on Biden's success in the state
CBS News is projecting Joe Biden has won Michigan, flipping a state President Trump turned red in 2016. Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel joins CBSN to discuss Biden's projected victory and how the state plans to make sure every vote is counted.
Judge could call postmaster general to testify over missed deadline
The order, issued by U.S. District Judge Emmet G. Sullivan, was meant to trigger sweeps of facilities in six key battleground states.
USPS to implement "extraordinary measures"
A federal judge has ordered the U.S. Postal Service to take "extraordinary measures" ahead of Election Day. It comes as facilities across the country report delays in mail-in-voting ballot deliveries. Robert Brandon is the CEO and executive director of the Fair Elections Center. He joins CBSN and weighed in on whether these new measures will be enough to ensure all votes are counted.
On election eve, U.S. Postal Service faces delivery delays
Mail-in ballots for voters in some swing states are taking longer to reach election officials, USPS data show.
Questions about late-arriving mail ballots
Minnesota counties are segregating absentee ballots that arrive after 8 p.m. on Election Day in case the deadline is challenged in court later. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns spoke to CBSN's Tanya Rivero about what voters should do with their absentee ballots amid the uncertainty.
USPS mail delivery is getting worse, putting ballots at risk
First-class mail had "awful" on-time delivery rates in October, with 14% of mail arriving late, one expert says.
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