The Latest Breaking News from House Administration

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.

Tribune News Service · Feb 13, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Feb 13, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Feb 13, 2023

It’s back: Modernization panel finds a new home under House Administration - Roll Call

The “fix Congress” panel that officially disbanded last session will return in the 118th Congress in a different form.

Roll Call · Feb 2, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Jan 26, 2023

One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol

WASHINGTON — As election watchers imagine what the Hill will look like after the midterms, they may start with the bustle in the hallways. The Capitol could fully reopen to the public as soon as January if Republicans win a majority.

Tribune News Service · Nov 7, 2022

One thing Republicans plan to do if they win the election? Fully reopen the Capitol - Roll Call

The Capitol could throw open its doors to the public again as soon as January if Republicans win a majority — but security remains a concern.

Roll Call · Nov 7, 2022

This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet

WASHINGTON — It felt almost like a graduation ceremony Wednesday at the final hearing of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, as witnesses and lawmakers alike celebrated their wins and dreamed of the future.

Tribune News Service · Sep 14, 2022

This ‘weird committee’ isn’t calling it quits quite yet - Roll Call

The House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held its final hearing Wednesday, pondering its future.

Roll Call · Sep 14, 2022