Postal Regulatory Commission Orders
The Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) filed two orders today. They announced a phased approach to revising the rate system and will issue multiple notices of proposed rulemaking.
Advocacy
News/Media Alliance Joins Amicus Brief in Courthouse News Service (CNS) v. Omundson
On May 28, 2025, the News/Media Alliance joined an amicus brief, led by RCFP, in CNS v. Omundson in the Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit.
PRC Approves Rate Increase & Senator Hawley Introduces Legislation
The U.S. Postal Regulatory Commission approved the Postal Service’s proposal to raise rates for Market Dominant products consistent with applicable law on May 30.
News/Media Alliance Submits Comments to Inform the Development of the National AI R&D Strategic Plan
On May 29, the News/Media Alliance submitted comments with the National Science Foundation and the Office of Science & Technology Policy regarding the Administration’s development of an updated version of the National Artificial Intelligence (AI) Research and Development (R&D) Strategic Plan.
Federal Circuit Appeals Court Issues Stay in Tariff Cases; DC District Court Issues Preliminary Injunction
The decision recently issued by The Court of International Trade (CIT) was temporarily stayed by the U.S. Appeals Court for the Federal Circuit on May 29, allowing the tariffs to continue to apply while it considers Trump’s appeal.
Federal Court Blocks Emergency Tariffs; Trump Administration Announces Appeal
On May 28, the Court of International Trade (CIT) unanimously struck down the recent tariff actions imposed by President Trump under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
News/Media Alliance Files Comments for the FTC Review of Technology Platform Censorship
The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on May 19 commending the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) for investigating technology platforms’ implementation of “opaque or unpredictable” internal procedures to restrict users’ access.
News/Media Alliance Files Amicus Brief in United States v. Google
On May 9, News/Media Alliance filed an amicus brief in United States v. Google in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the remedy phase of the Google search antitrust trial.
USPS Board of Governors Appoints David Steiner as 76th Postmaster General
Amber McReynolds, chair of the Postal Service Board of Governors announced on May 9 that they have selected David Steiner as the 76th Postmaster General and CEO.
Alliance Submits Comments on Market-Dominant Price Changes
The News/Media Alliance submitted comments on May 9 on the USPS Notice of Market-Dominant Price Changes.