The federal government is relocating the Education Department from its longtime headquarters in Washington, D.C., this summer to accommodate the Energy Department as its new occupant. The move marks another shift in federal office space following years of consolidation efforts, as agencies adjust to evolving priorities and budget constraints. Officials have framed the transition as part of broader efforts to optimize government facilities, though details on the process and potential disruptions remain limited. The announcement comes as part of a pattern of interagency realignments aimed at streamlining operations.
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 ...