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

President Donald Trump is expected to announce plans to take control of the U.S. Postal Service and absorb it into the Commerce Department, according to various reports.
The Postal Service's governing board plans to resist Trump's order and may sue if he attempts to change its independent status.
Critics, including U.S. Senator Gary Peters, argue that Trump's move would violate the law and harm services for veterans and rural communities.
Critics describe Trump's plans as a "reckless power grab" that threatens mail delivery and could disenfranchise nearly half of all voters who vote by mail.

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Trump says he may take 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

11 hours ago·United States

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New York Post

Trump floats merging ‘tremendous loser’ Postal Service with Commerce Department

President Trump revealed Friday that he's considering merging the US Postal Service with the Commerce Department.

12 hours ago·New York, United States

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RiverBender.com

Budzinski Statement on President Trump's Plans to Disband the USPS Board of Governors

SPRINGFIELD - On Friday, Feb. 21, 2025 , Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the below statement following reports of President Trump’s plans to disband the United States Postal Service (USPS) Board of Governors and place the agency under direct control of the Commerce Department and Secretary Howard Lutnick. “For decades, the United States Postal Service has stood as a trusted, non-partisan public good, offering affordable rates so t…

12 hours ago·Alton, United States

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MarketWatch

What are Trump’s USPS plans? His past postal-service comments offer clues.

President Donald Trump could be working on an overhaul for the U.S. Postal Service, though the White House is pushing back on the growing expectations on that front.

15 hours ago·United States

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PBS NewsHour

The potential impact of a Trump takeover of USPS

President Trump reportedly plans to fire the board of the U.S. Postal Service and place the independent agency under the control of the Commerce Department, a move that could be the first step in privatizing the service. The White House denied that an executive order to make the change is in the works. Jacob Bogage of The Washington Post reported on the issue and discussed more with Geoff Bennett.

15 hours ago·Washington, United States

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