USPS partners with Elon Musk's DOGE for reform

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's DOGE reform team to help address its financial issues. USPS lost $9.5 billion last year and plans to cut 10,000 jobs through a voluntary retirement program. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy stated that the partnership aims to improve efficiency and tackle various challenges, including management of retirement assets and regulatory burdens. USPS has already reduced its workforce by 30,000 since 2021. DeJoy has been restructuring USPS for five years, cutting projected losses significantly. However, some lawmakers express concern that DOGE's involvement may lead to privatization and undermine the agency's mission.