New Delhi, March 6 -- The chief of staff to House Speaker Mike Johnson was arrested Tuesday night on suspicion of driving under the influence after crashing into a police vehicle following President Donald Trump's address to Congress.

Hayden Haynes was arrested on a charge of driving under the influence and later released.

In a statement, U.S. Capitol Police said Haynes had "backed into a parked vehicle" shortly before midnight. Officers responded to the scene and the driver was arrested, the statement said.

Speaking to reporters, Johnson said he's known Haynes for more than a decade and said he's "trusted and respected, and he has my full faith and confidence to lead."

In a statement, Johnson's spokesperson said the speaker was "awar...