A New York City man admitted to stealing more than $100,000 worth of sports memorabilia while on the job as a U.S.

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Privatizing the United States Postal Service (USPS) has been a controversial topic for years, gaining attention during Donald Trump's first presidency when he called it a "joke.

“Robbery of a letter carrier will now allow us to put a $150,000 reward on your head,” she said. “That is up from $50,000 in a previous reporting poster. Postal inspectors can now offer a $100,000 reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and prosecution of those who steal US Mail, which is an increase from $10,000.”

President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered most federal workers the option to leave their jobs in exchange for eight months severance, in his most radical move yet to drastically overhaul the government.She defended the drastic move as part of Trump's bid to make the government "good stewards of taxpayer dollars."

A postal worker in Tomball, Texas, was robbed of a mail key at gunpoint, with no injuries reported and the suspect still at large.

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) between USPS and the APWU went out to employees, stating that eligible full-time employees will receive $10,000 on Aug. 15, 2025 and the remaining $5,000 on Aug. 28, 2026. Certain part-time employees may also be eligible for prorated amounts.

Prosecutors say a Massachusetts man stole more than $8,500 over a three-month period while working for the U.S. Postal Service.

USPS regularly unveils fresh stamp designs, some of which become permanent and others that are only available for a limited amount of time. Some of the new offerings for 2025 include a Lunar New Year stamp celebrating the Year of the Snake, a Black Heritage stamp featuring musician Allen Toussaint, and a Betty White stamp.

CBS Philadelphia joined a U.S. postal worker on his route in the Huntingdon Valley as some people have to work in frigid temperatures.

A former United States Postal Service employee in Massachusetts pleaded guilty to stealing mail and the theft of government funds on Monday, federal prosecutors said.Michael Murray, 37, of Lynn, pleaded guilty to one count of theft of mail matter by an employee and one count of theft of government money.

Winter storms and staffing issues are causing mail delivery delays in Louisville, prompting concerns from local officials, including Rep. Morgan McGarvey.

Shelby Dozier, a 34-year-old man from New York City, pleaded guilty to theft of mail by a postal service employee.