Trump Administration Terminates 17 Federal Leases in Massachusetts

The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has terminated 17 commercial leases in Massachusetts, affecting over 224,000 square feet of office space and saving more than $5 million in annual rent. This decision is part of a broader initiative to cut government costs, with reports indicating that nine buildings in Massachusetts may also be sold. In Minnesota, lawmakers are raising concerns over the potential closure of several federal buildings, including those that provide critical services to veterans, as the General Services Administration lists properties deemed 'not core to government operations.' Similar measures are being observed in Washington state, where over 400 federal properties, including facilities housing various agencies, are under consideration for closure or sale. The GSA argues that these moves will eliminate unnecessary expenditures and allow for reinvestments in essential government functions. Critics, including U.S. senators from Minnesota, are demanding transparency regarding these closures and their impact on public services.