The federal government is relocating the Education Department from its longtime Lyndon B. Johnson building headquarters this summer, clearing the way for the Energy Department to take over the space. The move marks another shift in federal office occupancy, following a pattern of agencies adjusting their physical presence amid evolving priorities and budget considerations. Officials have not yet disclosed the Education Department’s new headquarters or the timeline for its full transition. The announcement comes as part of broader discussions about optimizing federal real estate 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 ...