USPS Plans 10,000 Job Cuts Amid DOGE Partnership

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) plans to cut 10,000 jobs and billions from its budget as part of a restructuring initiative with Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). This decision, driven by financial losses and operational inefficiencies, has raised concerns among lawmakers and advocates about potential privatization and the impact on rural communities that rely heavily on mail services. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy emphasized the need for drastic changes to address a 'broken business model' that has resulted in nearly $100 billion in losses over recent years. The job reductions will occur within 30 days through a voluntary early retirement program, and the USPS will also collaborate with the General Services Administration to identify additional efficiencies. Critics argue that these cuts could compromise the reliability of mail services, particularly for underserved areas. The initiative follows significant financial challenges faced by the USPS, including declining mail volumes and regulatory burdens.