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House Republicans eye congressional support staff as next oversight target

A little-noticed committee is offering a glimpse into the House GOP's priorities.

US President fires Capitol appointee amid January 6 criticism

US President fires Capitol appointee amid January 6 criticism

J Brett Blanton, Architect of the Capitol, has been accused of abusing his authority and misusing government property.

Biden fires the architect of the Capitol after bipartisan criticism from lawmakers

Biden fires the architect of the Capitol after bipartisan criticism from lawmakers

An inspector general investigation found that J. Brett Blanton had misused government vehicles and "impersonated a government agent," among other ethical violations.

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Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report

WASHINGTON — Embattled Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has been removed “at the president’s direction,” the White House announced Monday.

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Biden terminates Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton over alleged abuse of authority

The report from the Office of the Inspector General found that Blanton had "administrative, ethical and policy violations."

Biden fires Architect of the Capitol over alleged abuses

President Joe Biden has fired the embattled Architect of the Capitol, the official who oversees the Capitol complex

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Biden fires embattled architect of the Capitol, months after scathing report - Roll Call

Democrats had called for the removal of Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and Republicans joined them this month.

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Trouble deepens for Architect of the Capitol as Kevin McCarthy calls for firing - Roll Call

Trouble deepens for Architect of the Capitol as Kevin McCarthy calls for firing - Roll Call

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton’s problems worsened Monday as Speaker Kevin McCarthy joined a growing chorus.

Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect

WASHINGTON — It’s been more than three months since a damning inspector general report was published listing a series of alleged offenses committed by Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton, and more than two months since a group of Democrats called for his resignation.

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Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect - Roll Call

Months after explosive report, lawmakers still unsure how to handle Capitol architect - Roll Call

Architect of the Capitol J. Brett Blanton has kept his job as procedural questions swirl, months after a damning inspector general report.

Matt Gaetz twists knife over Kevin McCarthy’s failed House votes branding him ‘a squatter’ in speaker’s office

Matt Gaetz twists knife over Kevin McCarthy’s failed House votes branding him ‘a squatter’ in speaker’s office

Mr McCarthy failed to get enough votes to become House speaker in three separate roll call votes on Tuesday – marking the first time in more than 100 years where a speaker was not elected in the opening vote

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