Entity: United States Postal Service

USPS Communications of Postmaster General Brennan Containing Key Terms

September 23, 2020
Records from the U.S. Postal Service in response to American Oversight's request for the communications of Postmaster General Megan Brennan containing key terms related to possible political interference. These records contain communications regarding agency loans, the USPS Board of Governors, and Covid-19.

FOIA to USPS Seeking Analyses Underlying Mail Collection Box and Sorting Machine Removal

September 22, 2020
FOIA to the U.S. Postal Service seeking analyses used to determine which mail collection boxes should be removed and which mail sorting machines should be disconnected.

No Records Response from USPS Regarding Postmaster General DeJoy’s Text Messages with the RNC

September 22, 2020
The U.S. Postal Service stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for Postmaster General DeJoy’s text messages with officials from the Republican National Committee and the Trump campaign.

American Oversight Sues USPS for Postmaster General DeJoy’s Emails and Directives

September 21, 2020
The lawsuit is the latest in our investigation into whether and to what extent political interference at the post office has undermined trust in absentee voting.

Complaint: American Oversight v. USPS – Vote by Mail

September 21, 2020
Lawsuit filed by American Oversight against the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) for directives and assessments regarding voting by mail. This lawsuit also seeks Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s email communications containing related key terms.

Withheld Records Response from USPS Regarding Board of Governors’ Ethics Documents and Waivers

September 21, 2020
The U.S. Postal Service stated that it was witholding records responsive to American Oversight's request for the agency's Board of Governors' ethics documents and waivers.

No Records Response from USPS Regarding Kentucky’s Absentee Ballot Integrity Task Force

September 21, 2020
stated that it had no records responsive to American Oversight's request for records regarding Kentucky’s Absentee Ballot Integrity Task Force, including records reflecting any meetings with the task force.

News Roundup: Behind the Scenes at the Postal Service

September 17, 2020
The question of what has been going on at the U.S. Postal Service has been a subject of increasing concern as the election draws nearer and as Postmaster General Louis DeJoy’s leadership remains mired in controversy.

Post Office Records Reveal Emails About Treasury Takeover, Thwarted Mask Delivery Plan

September 17, 2020
American Oversight obtained nearly 10,000 pages of records with new details about the U.S. Postal Service’s struggles during the early months of the pandemic.

Documents Show DeJoy Hired Staff with Ties to His Businesses

September 17, 2020
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy brought in staff connected to his business ventures when he took over the United States Postal Service this summer, according to resumes and employment records obtained by American Oversight.