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Trump Administration Plans Education Department Relocation, Faces Criticism

3/27/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to relocate the Education Department to a smaller Washington, D.C., office.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the move, planned for August, would save taxpayer money and reflect the Treasury transfer.
The union representing department workers criticized the decision as a sign that education is at risk.
Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott said the move reduces the federal role in education.

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration plans to relocate the Education Department to a smaller Washington, D.C., office.
Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the move, planned for August, would save taxpayer money and reflect the Treasury transfer.
The union representing department workers criticized the decision as a sign that education is at risk.
Virginia Rep. Bobby Scott said the move reduces the federal role in education.