Pres. Biden fires Architect of the Capitol following misconduct allegations
Published Date: 2/14/2023
Source: Scripps News
President Joe Biden has fired embattled Architect of the Capitol Brett Blanton, who oversees the historic building that houses Congress and its expansive grounds, as pressure mounted for his removal following a scathing inspector general report of personal and management lapses. The White House said Monday that Blanton's appointment was terminated. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said Monday he'd lost confidence in Blanton's ability to do the job. #brettblanton #architect #biden #fired #scrippsnews ------------------------------------- Scripps News is your source for news and analysis covering the top stories from around the world. With persistent curiosity and no agenda, we strive to fuel meaningful conversations by highlighting multiple sides of every story. It’s news with the why. Join our newsletter at http://bit.ly/2q1tepr See more at http://www.scrippsnews.com/ Like Newsy on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/scrippsnews/ Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/scrippsnews