The federal government is relocating the Education Department from its long-standing headquarters in Washington, D.C., as part of a broader shift to accommodate the Energy Department as its new tenant. The move, set to take place this summer, marks another chapter in a series of administrative changes affecting major federal agencies. Officials have not yet specified how the transition will impact operations or staff, though the decision reflects ongoing efforts to optimize government space. Details on the Energy Department’s plans for the iconic Lyndon B. Johnson building remain limited, leaving questions about its future use.


The Education Department is abandoning its Lyndon B. Johnson building headquarters this August to make room for a new tenant: the Energy Department. Thursday’s announcement is the latest in a series ...