The chief engineer who stepped in as acting architect of the Capitol in the wake of a scandal almost a year ago plans to return to just her previous role as soon as this week, according to three sources familiar with the move.
Chere Rexroat took over the top position in February 2023 after President Joe Biden fired the previous leader of the agency, J. Brett Blanton, for a wide range of transgressions.
In the following months, Rexroat forced out five top aides, who have since filed discrimination complaints against the agency that paint a picture of bitter office strife among the agency leadership.