Trump Signs Order to Move Federal Offices Outside of Washington

The White House said the order will help empower agencies to move closer to the people they serve.
Trump Signs Order to Move Federal Offices Outside of Washington
An aerial view shows the US Capitol in Washington on August 11, 2023. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images
Katabella Roberts
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 15 that allows federal agencies and departments to move to cheaper office space and facilities in areas outside of Washington as part of ongoing efforts to slash wasteful government spending.

“The American people are spread across more than 3.8 million square miles in urban, suburban, and rural areas,” the executive order states. “To provide the highest quality services in an efficient and cost-effective manner, executive departments and agencies ... must be where the people are.”
Katabella Roberts
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Katabella Roberts is a news writer for The Epoch Times, focusing primarily on the United States, world, and business news.