In other news from Washington, the House Ethics Committee has ruled there’s sufficient evidence to consider a wave of ethics charges against Democratic Congress member Charles Rangel of New York. Rangel is accused of 13 violations, including improper political donations and tax filings. The committee’s ruling came after Rangel walked out of a hearing in protest. Rangel had asked for a delay because he says he cannot afford to pay his attorneys. The committee will now consider whether to formally convict Rangel and recommend penalties.