2020 Daily Trail Markers: U.S. Postal Service warns states that mail-in ballots might not be counted in time
Due to COVID-19, most states are going to see a tenfold increase in mail-in ballots this November.
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Debate rages over Postal Service funding
President Trump is pushing back against Democrats' request for more funding for the U.S. Postal Service and for states as they prepare to process mail-in ballots for November's elections. CBS News White House correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBSN to talk about the latest.
Trump requests mail-in ballot ahead of Florida's primary election
Ballots were mailed on Wednesday to both the president and first lady Melania Trump at the Mar-a-Lago resort.
Postal Service warns some mail-in votes may not be counted in Pennsylvania
The delays could present an "overwhelming, statewide risk of disenfranchisement," according to the Pennsylvania State Department.
Wendy Gillette takes a look at the morning's top financial headlines
Early indications are that online sales were up more than 17 percent over 2012 on Cyber Monday. Chrysler reports the company's best November since 2007. The USPS is being sued over stamp error. All of these stories and more -- Wendy Gillette takes a look at the morning's top financial headlines.
Postal Service changes, coronavirus relief deadlock have lawmakers worried about November
As Democrats press for federal assistance for the U.S. Postal Service, President Trump admitted starving the agency of federal money stymies efforts to expand mail-in voting.
Trump opposes funds to help mail-in voting
President Trump is opposing the Democrats' calls for additional funding for the U.S. Postal Service, as coronavirus relief talks remain stalled on Capitol Hill. CBS News' Skyler Henry joined CBSN with the latest out of the White House.
Trump says he opposes more funds for Postal Service over mail-in voting
The president said that Democrats wanted to fund the postal service to facilitate mail-in voting in November's elections.
Trump encourages Florida to vote by mail
President Trump has repeatedly denounced mail-in ballots, but he is changing his tune for Florida. Weijia Jiang reports.
House panel requests testimony from postmaster general amid mail delays
The House Oversight and Reform Committee is set to hold a hearing with the postmaster general September 17.
New USPS policies might delay mail-in-ballots
New policies that the United States Postal Service put in place earlier this month are causing mail across the country to be backlogged. This could cause mail-in ballots to be delayed and miss being counted for the November election. Michelle Ye Hee Lee, who reported on this for The Washington Post, joined CBSN to discuss.
Trump ramps up false attacks on mail-in voting
Despite not having the power to do so, President Trump suggested the November election should be moved. His comments were roundly rejected by lawmakers of both parties as his attacks on mail-in voting continue. CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns highlighted the falsehoods by the president as well as the real problems states could face as requests for absentee ballots hit record highs.
Joe Manchin and head of postal service union warn of possible post office closures
Manchin, a Democrat from West Virginia, told the postmaster general in a letter he received reports from his home state about post office locations scheduled for closure or a reduction in services.
Examining the risks of mail-in voting
Record numbers of Americans are expected to vote by mail in November. "CBS This Morning" co-host Tony Dokoupil examines how likely it is for ballots to reach their destinations in time.
Postal worker leaves notes, gift cards for 2020 grads
He says he has delivered "at least" 25 cards so far, paying for them all himself.
Sanders endorses Biden and more political headlines
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Joe Biden Monday. And President Trump is putting together a "Council to Re-Open America." CBSN political reporter Caitlin Huey-Burns and Yahoo! News White House correspondent Hunter Walker join CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Trump appoints Louis DeJoy as Postmaster General
President Trump is installing a prominent donor as the head of the U.S. Postal Service, as he pushes the agency to raise prices. Lisa Fein of The Washington Post joined CBSN to break down the White House's feud with the USPS.
Trump donor will be next head of the U.S. Postal Service
Louis DeJoy has donated millions of dollars to the Trump campaign and the Republican Party.
U.S. Postal Service warns it could run out of cash by October
Postmaster General says the agency is facing a "devastating" drop in business due to the coronavirus pandemic.
USPS employees are demanding hazard pay
A petition says postal employees carry "blood, sweat, and tears" every day at the expense of their health and time with families.
U.S. Postal Service could shut down by June, lawmakers warn
As funding runs low, U.S. Postal Service says it may not be able to keep operations going.
Can the coronavirus spread through the mail?
Some people worry letters and packages could worsen the outbreak — here's what the United States Postal Service says.
Postal worker rescues missing toddler after night out in cold
"Giving glory to God that I was able to help at that particular time and be in the correct place at the right time," Keith Rollins said after rescuing the child.
Shipping companies struggle to deliver holiday packages on time
Since Thanksgiving, FedEx has had an on-time delivery rate of about 68%, which is down from a year ago.
Post office releases stamp to help veterans living with PTSD
Proceeds from the stamp will go to the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, which oversees the National Center for PTSD.
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