This can't be a good omen.

Just after 4 pm today, deputy press secretary Bill Burton was attempting to open the door to the James Brady Briefing Room at the White House today, but it wouldn't budge. A reporter attempting to leave the room at the same time couldn't get it to open either. And seconds later, smoke started coming from the panel above the door.

It's created quite a stir amongst the omni-present press corps, but doesn't appear to be serious. Apparently the motor that operates the automatic door overheated. Nonetheless, smoke anywhere in the White House is a concern, and building maintenance is on the scene.

Press had been waiting for a photo opportunity with President Obama, which was later canceled.