Trump Education Department downsizing continues with removal from D.C. headquarters

By: Shauneen Miranda

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 27, 2026

Words: 525

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education is moving out of its Lyndon B. Johnson headquarters building, the department announced Thursday, in another step toward dismantling the agency.

The Education Department said its “chronically underutilized” building is roughly 70% vacant and estimated the relocation — slated for August — would save taxpayers approximately $4.8 million a year in operating costs.

The move marks the latest action from President Donald Trump’s administration to do …

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