Donald Trump is making a play to bring the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) under the broad authority of the executive branch. Trump recently issued an executive order that would give him more authority over independent agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration and Federal Trade Commission.
Like the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) trying to cut spending unilaterally, it’s almost certainly unconstitutional to leave Congress out of the loop when changing the authority of these independent agencies. And in the case of the USPS, it’s specifically forbidden by law.
Trump is reportedly planning to issue the executive order firing the postal board this week and bringing the agency under the control of the Commerce Department and Secretary Howard Lutnick, according to the Washington Post.
The board plans to fight Trump’s order and will sue if Trump tries to fire them or attempts to alter the agency’s independent status.
Earlier this week, the current Postmaster General, Louis DeJoy, announced his retirement. […]
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