USPS to Cut Jobs with DOGE Partnership

U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy has signed an agreement with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to help the financially struggling United States Postal Service (USPS) identify and achieve further efficiencies. The agreement involves reducing the USPS workforce by 10,000 employees through voluntary early retirement, while DOGE will assist in addressing issues such as mismanagement of retirement assets and compliance with regulatory requirements. Despite DOGE's efforts across the government to cut costs and contracts, USPS was previously exempt from these reductions. The collaboration with DOGE has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a move towards privatization while others see it as necessary reform. This agreement comes amidst broader cuts, including a planned 18,000-job reduction at the IRS, as directed by DOGE. The initiatives have received mixed public reactions, with a Quinnipiac poll indicating that 54% of voters believe DOGE's actions are detrimental to the country.