President Joe Biden has fired J. Brett Blanton, the Architect of the Capitol, following allegations of misuse of government resources and his absence during the January 6, 2021, insurrection. A scathing inspector general report found "administrative, ethical and policy violations" by Blanton, including abuse of government property and misrepresenting himself as a law enforcement official. The decision to terminate Blanton was made after bipartisan calls for his firing or resignation, including from House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. It is unclear who will replace Blanton as the Architect of the Capitol.