US Postal Service plans to cut 10,000 jobs

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy plans to cut 10,000 jobs and billions from the U.S. Postal Service budget. This will be done in collaboration with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency to address financial issues at the agency. The cuts will occur through a voluntary early retirement program within the next 30 days. USPS currently employs about 640,000 workers and has previously announced plans to reduce operating costs by over $3.5 billion annually. Critics, including Democratic Rep. Gerald Connolly, express concerns that these changes may undermine the Postal Service and affect rural communities. The National Association of Letter Carriers opposes privatization efforts, emphasizing the need for common-sense solutions.