Did USPS change postmark rules? See new shipping prices, 2026 mail updates

USPS makes more changes to cut costs, improve service in 2026. Know how postmarks work to avoid late fees on bills, taxes.

USPS makes major policy change on who can — and can’t — deliver your mail

“USPS just completed an extremely safe and efficient peak season delivering the nation’s holiday mail and packages,” ...

USPS says your mail might no longer get postmarked on the same day you post it

A change at the U.S. Postal Service could pose an issue for people who need to get bills, taxes and other mail postmarked by ...

USPS Announces 2026 U.S. Mail Rate Increase; Send Certified Mail Helps Organizations Reduce Compliance Mailing Costs

Since First-Class and Certified Mail rates are not affected by the January 2026 USPS increase, and because Send Certified Mail offers pricing that beats retail USPS rates, organizations gain greater ...
Forbes

Can Trump Privatize The Postal Service? What To Know As President-Elect Says He’s ‘Looking At’ USPS Changes

Alison is a senior news reporter covering US politics and legal news. President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he’s considering trying to privatize the U.S. Postal Service, confirming recent reporting ...
USA Today

Postal Service changes could cut costs, but some people might see slower delivery

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is undergoing changes to improve efficiency and cut costs, potentially slowing down mail delivery for some customers. The USPS, facing financial challenges due ...
The Nation

The USPS Is Falsifying Safety Documents as Its Workers Die of Heat

Even after a mail carrier’s recent death, the company continues to violate its own rules. Ad Policy (Greg Goebel / Flickr) This story was published in partnership with the Texas Observer. Under the ...
Erie Times-News

USPS changes to mail delivery are starting in April. What to know

The United States Postal Service (USPS) is undergoing changes to improve efficiency and cut costs, potentially slowing down mail delivery for some customers. The USPS, facing financial challenges due ...
NPR

Your ballot or other mail may not get postmarked by USPS the day it's dropped off

Changes at the U.S. Postal Service are forcing people who rely on postmarks when voting, filing taxes or mailing legal documents to be extra careful when cutting it close to deadlines. Postmarks ...
CNET

The Mail Is About to Get Slower and More Expensive. Here's What You Need to Know

Laura is a professional nitpicker and good-humored troubleshooter with over 14 years of experience in print and digital publishing. She has worn many different hats at CNET, covering personal finance, ...
Car and Driver

U.S. Postal Service's EV Trucks Are Still Funny-Looking, Now Harder to Kill Off

A new ruling by the U.S. Senate parliamentarian requires a supermajority to scrap existing U.S. Postal Service EV plans. There are 7200 EVs in the USPS fleet, with new replacements for the old fleet ...
The News-Press

US Postal Service changes to mail delivery have started in Florida. Here's what to know

The USPS implemented changes in April to improve efficiency and cut costs, potentially slowing delivery times for some mail. 10,000 USPS jobs will be cut through a voluntary early retirement program.