United States Postal Service News & Breaking Stories

FBI raids Oakland mayor's home in campaign finance probe involving garbage vendor, Vietnamese American Business Association. Mayor cancels event.

FBI raids home of Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao in public corruption investigation involving recycling company, sparking viral interest in political scandal.

Juneteenth, a federal holiday this year, celebrates the end of slavery in the U.S. on June 19. Here's what to know.

Afghan refugees in Manhattan celebrate culture, face housing challenges. Retirees share how housing assistance improved life quality. Income discrimination persists.

Hank Aaron's 715th home run anniversary marked with new statue, stamp, scholarship, and exhibit honoring his legacy in baseball.

Banks and post offices will be closed on Saturday for Veterans Day, while stock markets will operate normally. FedEx and UPS open.

Americans celebrate Veterans Day on 11 November, with some store closures. Here's what's open and closed on Veterans Day 2023.

Banks and businesses close for Veterans Day. Check if your bank is open. Many restaurants offer free meals to veterans.

Veterans Day is celebrated on the 11th of November to honor military veterans, living and dead, with parades and observances.

Banks, post offices, and other businesses will close on Veterans Day to honor those who have served the country.

US Government Shutdown Looms as Congress Races to Pass Budget; Social Security Payments Unaffected, but New Applications for Social Security Cards Will Be Impacted.

The federal government is offering free at-home COVID-19 tests again to slow the spread of the virus during the fall and winter seasons.

Government shutdown fears loom as Congress and Senate struggle to agree on federal budget, potentially impacting non-essential agencies and services.

The possibility of a government shutdown is looming large, after Republican leadership scrapped a procedural vote on a stopgap funding bill to keep the government running through October. Intraparty feuding between moderates and the hard-right lies at the heart of the GOP's inability to reach a compromise and highlights the challenge before House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.).

A Colorado boy was pulled from class after school officials claimed the Gadsden flag had ties to slavery.

Presidential candidate Christopher Christie says the US needs to support Ukraine in its war with Russia, calling for bipartisan support.

Talks between UPS and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have fallen apart, increasing the possibility of a strike when the current contract expires at the end of July. The strike could disrupt deliveries and raise shipping costs. The union is pushing for better wages, benefits, and workplace protections, as well as an end to a dual-wage system. UPS made $11.5 billion in net income in 2022. The last time UPS Teamsters went on strike was in 1997.

Potential Teamster strike at UPS may disrupt parcel carriers but not other freight segments.