David Steiner has been appointed as the next postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service, set to start in July. Steiner, a former Waste Management CEO, has served on the board of FedEx, a USPS competitor. His appointment comes amid concerns of increased control over the agency by the Trump administration. The move has sparked criticism from Democratic lawmakers and USPS employee unions, who see it as a conflict of interest and a step towards privatization of the mail system. The USPS, which has faced financial challenges in recent years, operates independently of the White House and is overseen by a politically appointed board of governors.
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