Congresswoman denies misusing office to aid bank partly owned by husband

Reports: Waters plans House trial to fight ethics charges

The expected trial, coming just after the start of a similar proceeding on Thursday for Rep. Charles B. Rangel, D-N.Y., would be a modern-day precedent for the House, congressional officials told the Times. At no time in at least the last two decades have two sitting House members faced a public hearing detailing allegations against them, the Times said.