Rep. Michael McCaul, Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, was briefly detained by police at Dulles International Airport after a mix of Ambien and alcohol left him disoriented. McCaul, a nervous flyer, had intended to take the sleep aid for his flight to Texas but ended up missing it and was found by law enforcement appearing intoxicated. He was charged with public intoxication but was not arrested and was able to contact a family member to pick him up. McCaul expressed respect and gratitude towards the officers and acknowledged the incident does not reflect his character, emphasizing his commitment to learning from the mistake. He has served in the House since 2005 and currently leads the Foreign Affairs Committee. McCaul's position could be subject to changes as he is term-limited, requiring a waiver from Republican leadership to continue in his role.