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District Links: Feds look to sell part of USDA’s headquarters in Southwest DC; judge allows White House ballroom project to proceed for now; and more

By Chris Kain On Feb 26, 2026 Last updated Feb 26, 2026

Federal officials yesterday announced plans to sell the 2 million-square-foot southern section of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s headquarters in Southwest DC — the latest step in the Trump administration’s push to scale back the government’s real estate portfolio.

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